Dan McGrath, a renowned comedy writer and producer, has passed away at the age of 61. He was the author of numerous episodes of iconic shows such as "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill." This was reported by The Hollywood Reporter, citing his sister, Gail Garabadian.
Among his achievements are an Emmy Award and work on popular animated series such as "Gravity Falls," "Sammy," and "Mission Hill." McGrath left a significant mark on the animation industry, with his style and humor influencing many projects of the 90s and 2000s.
According to information provided by his sister, Dan passed away on November 14 at the hospital of New York University in Brooklyn. The cause of death was a stroke.
McGrath's career began in 1991 when he became part of the Saturday Night Live team, where he worked for two seasons. His collaborations with comedic actors such as Adam Sandler and Chris Farley resulted in many memorable moments. From 1992 to 1994, he wrote about 50 episodes of "The Simpsons" and later, from 1996 to 1998, he became a producer for 24 episodes of the show.
Dan McGrath is rightly considered one of the key figures in American animation, with his works remaining in the memory of viewers and influencing a new generation of animators. Many fans regard his episodes as classics, thanks to their vibrant plots and distinctive comedic style.
