Dan McGrath, an Emmy-award-winning writer and producer known for his work on The Simpsons and King of the Hill, died on Friday at the age of 61. His sister, Gail Garabadian, confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter, stating he passed away at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.
McGrath had a significant career in television comedy, contributing to influential animated shows. He began his television career with Saturday Night Live in 1991, earning an Emmy nomination.
He joined The Simpsons in 1992, writing 50 episodes and producing 24 more, and won a Primetime Emmy in 1997 for the episode "Homer's Phobia." He also wrote for other notable episodes of The Simpsons and worked on King of the Hill, Muppets Tonight, Gravity Falls, and Mission Hill. Additionally, he taught at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective.
McGrath was born on July 20, 1964, in Brooklyn and attended Regis High School and Harvard University, where he was vice president of The Harvard Lampoon. His family released a statement mourning his loss, describing him as a special and one-of-a-kind individual.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to Regis High School. Memorial services were planned in Brooklyn.
