David Richardson, writer and producer of "The Simpsons" and "F Is for Family", dies at age 65

Comedy veteran David Richardson, who has contributed to the world of animation through his work on F is for the family e The Simpsons, died on Monday January 18 due to heart failure. He was 65.

Richardson began his writing career in 1985 one thousand dollars, spending two seasons Empty nest before making his animation debut with a stint as producer supervisor and writer The Simpsons in 1993-1994. For the past two decades, he has worked on television comedies such as Soul Man, Malcolm in the Middle, Ed e Two men and a halfand won a Humanitas award for John Larroquette's show in 1995.

Most recently, Richardson took a bow F is for the family with its fifth and final season, coming to Netflix. The TV veteran joined the series early on as a co-executive producer and was elected executive producer for a third season.

Michael Price, executive producer, showrunner and co-creator (with Bill Burr) of F is for the family, Said Expiration date: “I first met David in 2000 when he was my boss What about Joan, and I've never forgotten how good he was as a writer, showrunner, and friend. When I got the chance to become a showrunner myself F is for the family, was the first person I called to add to the staff. From day one of the show he's been my right hand - he's always presented great lines, masterful with history and just a great, great guy. His fingerprints are on every frame of our show and his loss is immeasurable to me. "

Richardson leaves his wife, Charleen Eaton Richardson; their twins, Arlo and Atticus; his son Wayne, daughter-in-law Kelsey, nephew Banks and niece Harper; brother Jeff Richardson, sister Susan Benson, and several nieces and nephews.

The family is organizing a private ceremony, with a public celebration of life taking place at a later date. Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Richardson's name.

[Source: Deadline]