Emmy-Winning Simpsons Writer Steve Pepoon Dies Aged 68

Steve Pepoon, an Emmy-winning writer known for his work on The Simpsons, has died unexpectedly at the age of 68 outside his home in Paola, Kansas. He had been undergoing treatment for cardiac amyloidosis, a rare heart condition, for the past two years. Pepoon won an Emmy for the 1991 Simpsons episode "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment," which explored ethical issues around an illegal cable hookup. Beyond The Simpsons, he co-created Nickelodeon's The Wild Thornberrys and contributed to other notable TV comedies including ALF, Roseanne, and It’s Garry Shandling’s Show. After moving from Kansas to Los Angeles in 1979, Pepoon sold his first script for the show Silver Spoons in 1985 and went on to have a successful career as a writer and showrunner. He is survived by family members and is remembered fondly for his contributions to television comedy.