Dan McGrath, Emmy-winning writer for ‘The Simpsons’, passes away

• Dan McGrath, an Emmy-winning comedy writer known for his work on The Simpsons and Mission Hill, died on November 14 at age 61
• His sister announced his passing on Facebook and confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the cause was a stroke
• According to Deadline, Dan was born in Brooklyn, attended Harvard University, and served as vice president of The Harvard Lampoon before beginning his career at Saturday Night Live
• Yahoo News noted that he was part of the well-known Lampoon-to-Studio 8H pipeline that has produced many influential comedy talents

Emmy-winning comedy writer Dan McGrath, known for his work on The Simpsons and the cult animated series Mission Hill, died on November 14 at age 61.

His sister, Gail McGrath Garabadian, announced his passing in an emotional Facebook post, writing, “We lost my incredible brother Danny yesterday. He was a special man, one of a kind. An incredible son, brother, uncle and friend. Our hearts are broken.” She later confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he died of a stroke.

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According to Deadline, Dan was born on July 20, 1964, in Brooklyn and later attended Regis High School and Harvard University. At Harvard, he served as vice president of the storied humor publication The Harvard Lampoon and was a prolific theater director. His online obituary noted, “His prodigious talents and singular personality will be missed by many devoted friends.”

Yahoo Entertainment reported that his first major job after college was writing for Saturday Night Live, joining the long line of Lampoon alumni who made their way to Studio 8H, including Conan O'Brien, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, and Greg Daniels. Dan eventually became a key creative voice in animated comedy, contributing to some of the most memorable episodes of The Simpsons and later bringing his distinctive style to Mission Hill.

Throughout his career, Dan was admired for his sharp comedic instincts and collaborative spirit. Tributes from friends and colleagues continue to highlight the personal warmth and creative brilliance that defined his life and work.

Dan McGrath is not the only foreign figure to have passed away recently, as similar reports involving the deaths of other notable international personalities have surfaced across various media outlets.

In a previous report, Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley, the founding guitarist of the legendary American rock band KISS, has died, according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. His family expressed their deep grief, saying they were devastated and heartbroken by his passing. They shared that they were able to surround him with love, care, and peaceful thoughts in his final moments. Frehley is survived by his wife Jeanette and daughter Monique, and his legacy as the band’s iconic "Spaceman" will continue to be remembered.

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In another report, celebrated R&B and neo-soul trailblazer D’Angelo, whose pioneering sound reshaped modern soul music, has died at the age of 51 after a long fight with pancreatic cancer, according to multiple U.S. media reports. His family announced his death on October 14, 2025, expressing both deep sadness and gratitude for the legacy he left through his music. They said his memory will live on through the songs that touched listeners around the world. The family requested privacy as they mourn the acclaimed musician.

Source: KAMI.com.gh