The Simpsons legend Dan McGrath responsible for iconic episode dies aged 61
- Dan McGrath, writer for The Simpsons and other shows, died aged 61 after suffering a stroke.
- He was renowned for his work on SNL, King of the Hill, and Mission Hill, and won an Emmy for The Simpsons.
- Tributes poured in from fans and colleagues, praising his talent and contributions to iconic TV series.
Dan McGrath, best known for his work on the animated shows The Simpsons and Mission Hill, has died at the age of 61.
His family revealed the news on social media, expressing their heartbreak over the loss of their ‘special’ loved one.
‘We lost my incredible brother Danny yesterday. He was a special man, one of a kind.
‘An incredible son, brother, uncle and friend. Our hearts are broken,’ said his sister Gail McGrath Garabadian on Facebook.
She later told The Hollywood Reporter that McGrath died Friday at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn after suffering a stroke.
The comedy writer was best known for his work on The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live, King of the Hill, Gravity Falls, and Mission Hill, kicking off his career on SNL in 1991.
McGrath was a frequent collaborator with Adam Sandler and Chris Farley while working on the show and was nominated for an Emmy for his work.
He later won an Emmy for his work on The Simpsons, and was nominated for a Writers Guild Award for ‘Life: A Loser’s Manual’.
He was reportedly fired twice from The Simpsons, and later went on to work on Mission Hill and had an almost decade-long stint at King of the Hill.
Fans and former co-workers have paid tribute to McGrath on social media.
‘R.I.P. today to Dan McGrath, great person and super-talented writer at The Simpsons, SNL, King of the Hill, and Mission Hill, where he was right-hand man to @Joshstrangehill and me — and responsible for the incredible Gus & Wally episode,’ said TV writer and film producer Bill Oakley on X.
‘Dan McGrath sadly has passed away at the age of 61. Famous writer for The Simpsons, King Of The Hill, Mission Hill & SNL,’ read a post from a Disney fan account.
‘In Disney, he served as story editor in the first season of “Gravity Falls”, we thank him for his contributions of our favorite shows, may he rest in peace.’
Animator Patrick Jenkins penned: ‘Rest in peace Dan, thanks so much for your continuous contribution to keeping the Simpsons television series alive longer!’
An X account called @DammitWade tweeted: ‘RIP Dan McGrath (1964-2025) 😔 I had a good childhood because of you.’
@DumbyDerek added: ‘RIP Dan McGrath. Thank you for your years of writing for The Simpsons and cracking me up.’
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