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- Gary Dontzig, a writer and producer, died on February 23, 2023, at age 79 from a rare autoimmune disease, as confirmed by his partner, Steven Peterman.
- He was part of the original writing team for CBS's "Murphy Brown," co-writing 25 episodes and producing 150, earning three Emmy Awards for his contributions.
- Dontzig also worked on series like "Suddenly Susan" and "Hannah Montana" and was an advocate for AIDS victims and various charities.
- He is survived by his sister, niece, and cousins, with a celebration of life planned.
