Dan McGrath, an Emmy-winning comedy writer best known for his credits on animated classics ranging from the inimitable (The Simpsons) to the cult favorite (Mission Hill), died November 14. He was 61.
Born on July 20, 1964, in Brooklyn, McGrath graduated from Regis High School and Harvard University, where he was vice president of the storied humor publication The Harvard Lampoon and a prolific theater director, per his online obituary. “His prodigious talents and singular personality will be missed by many devoted friends,” the obit read.
He later won an Emmy for The Simpsons‘ 1997 episode “Homer’s Phobia,” which featured guest voice actor John Waters and received praise (and accolades) from organizations like GLAAD for its anti-homophobia message.
RIP Dan McGrath.
Was a stroke apparently.
