Published 17:03 IST, January 19th 2021
David Richardson, writer of shows like 'The Simpsons', 'F is for Family', passes away
Known for his long career in writing and producing for popular television shows, David Richardson has passed away; Here's more about him
The past few months have brought the unfortunate news of passing of several big names across the entertainment world. Many celebrities and big names in entertainment have died in the recent times owing to different health issues and illnesses. Among the latest big names who have joined this list is a popular writer in the United States is David Richardson, who is responsible for writing several hit comedy shows, including The Simpsons. Barely a few weeks after turning 65 years old, the veteran writer has passed away from heart failure. Here is more on this.
Veteran writer David Richardson passes away
David Richardson is considered as a big name in the entertainment world, having written several shows which have made generations of audiences laugh. He has been a writer in shows like The Simpsons, F is for Family and many more. The news has now surfaced that the veteran writer has passed away, and the reason behind his death is being reported as heart failure, according to Deadline. He had recently celebrated his 65th birthday on Christmas Eve but has now passed away.
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The writer happens to be a 30-year cancer survivor after he was diagnosed with the same at a very young age. He has worked as a writer for several years, not only in animated shows but in other popular sitcoms such as Two and a Half Men, in which David had worked as a writer for three seasons. He had also very recently wrapped up his work in the fifth and final season of F is for Family, which saw him working as an executive producer. He was also responsible for working on pilot episodes of several shows.
It has been revealed that his family is planning a final ceremony to bid him farewell, likely owing to the ongoing pandemic. Apart from being a writer, David has also worked as the producer in several episodes of different shows. Some of the most popular work in his field comes in shows such as Two and a Half Men, Manhattan, AZ , F Is for Family, The Simpsons and many more.
Updated 17:03 IST, January 19th 2021