• Neil Simon

    From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Aug 27 05:42:17 2018
    Neil Simon, King of Comedy Playwrights, Dies at 91

    18 hours ago by Richard Natale Variety - TV News

    Neil Simon, King of Comedy Playwrights, Dies at 91
    Neil Simon, one of the rare late-20th century playwrights who was a brand name for plays such as "The Odd Couple" and "Barefoot in the Park," died Sunday. He was 91.

    A statement from his reps said, "Neil Simon, the Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright, died last night at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. The cause was complications from pneumonia."

    "His wife, Elaine Joyce Simon, was at his bedside along with Mr. Simon's daughters, Ellen Simon and Nancy Simon."

    In addition to his four Oscar nominations and 17 Tony nominations, Simon's works brought an unsurpassed 50 Tony nominations for their actors.


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    Roger

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