Sam Simon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sam Simon
Simon at the 2008 World Series of Poker
Born	Samuel Michael Simon (1955-06-06)June 6, 1955 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	March 8, 2015(2015-03-08) (aged 59) Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, U.S.
Cause of death	Colorectal cancer
Occupation	Director, producer, writer, boxing manager, philanthropist
Years active	1979–2015
Spouse(s)	Jennifer Tilly (m. 1984–1991, divorced) Jami Ferrell (m. 2000; divorced)
Partner(s)	Jenna Stewart

Sam Simon (June 6, 1955 - March 8, 2015) was an American television producer and writer, most notable as one of the original developers of The Simpsons, along with Matt Groening and James L. Brooks. He is perhaps best known for his creation of many Simpsons characters.

In late 2012, Simon was diagnosed with terminal colorectal cancer which later metastasized in his other organs, including his liver and kidneys. Simon died in his Los Angeles home from complications from the disease on March 8, 2015.

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  The MY Sam Simon Sea Shepherd vessel paid for by, and named after, Simon