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Acclaimed comedy writer Dan McGrath, celebrated for his contributions to “The Simpsons” and “Saturday Night Live,” has passed away, his family confirmed.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Dan McGrath, who earned an Emmy for his distinguished work on shows like “The Simpsons,” “SNL,” and “King of the Hill,” died on Friday at the age of 61, as shared by his family.

“Yesterday, we lost my incredible brother Danny. He was truly one of a kind—a remarkable son, brother, uncle, and friend,” his sister, Gail McGrath Garabadian, shared on Facebook. “Our hearts are shattered.”

Gail informed The Hollywood Reporter that his passing was due to a stroke.

Hailing from Brooklyn, McGrath left an indelible mark with writing credits on 50 episodes of “The Simpsons,” earning an Emmy in 1997 for the episode “Homer’s Phobia.” Additionally, he produced 24 episodes from 1996 to 1998, as per IMDb records.

He also contributed to series like “Muppets Tonight,” “Mission Hill,” “Gravity Falls” and “The PJs,” according to Deadline.

McGrath got an Emmy nomination for his work on SNL in 1992, according to IMDb. 

He graduated from Harvard University where he became the vice president of the Harvard Lampoon and an acclaimed theater director, according to an online obituary. 

He is survived by his mother, Eleanor; his brother Michael and wife Caroline; his brother Peter; his sister, Gail; his nephew Dillon and his nieces Kylie and Emma.

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