Palisadian Sam Simon, nine-time Emmy Award-winning co-creator of “The Simpsons,” has died. His foundation, the Sam Simon Foundation, announced his passing Monday morning.
Photo: Richard Parks/Save the Children
Simon, 59, was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer in 2012, and given three to six months left to live. At the time, he announced he would be giving away his wealth to his favorite charitable causes, including Save the Children, PETA, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and more.
“I’ve lasted 18 months longer than I was supposed to and I am honored that the things I do impact the lives of strangers. I am just trying to ring as much out of my life as I can and it means a lot to me when people tell me that it’s meaningful,” Simon told the Post during an interview in July 2014.
The Sam Simon Foundation announced his passing on Facebook Monday morning saying, “It is with much sadness that we must let you know that Sam Simon has passed over. We all miss him, and in his honor, we will continue bringing his vision to light through our work at The Sam Simon Foundation. We take comfort in knowing how many greetings he is receiving across that Rainbow Bridge. We love you Sam!”
–SIERRA DAVIS
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