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Emmy-Winning Simpsons Writer Dan McGrath Dies at 61

11/16/2025

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Dan McGrath, Emmy-winning writer for The Simpsons, died on November 14 at age 61 after a stroke.
His death was confirmed by his sister Gail Garabadian.
McGrath wrote 50 episodes and produced 24 episodes of The Simpsons, and earned an Emmy for "Homer’s Phobia".
Born in Brooklyn and a Harvard University graduate, he is survived by his mother, siblings, and nieces and nephews.

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Dan McGrath, Emmy-winning writer for The Simpsons, died on November 14 at age 61 after a stroke.
His death was confirmed by his sister Gail Garabadian.
McGrath wrote 50 episodes and produced 24 episodes of The Simpsons, and earned an Emmy for "Homer’s Phobia".
Born in Brooklyn and a Harvard University graduate, he is survived by his mother, siblings, and nieces and nephews.