American director, producer, writer, boxing manager and philanthropist (1955-2015).

Born June 6th, 1955 in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Died March 8th, 2015 at 59 years old in Pacific Palisades (colorectal cancer). ^[ref]

Neil Simon

Born July 4th, 1927 in New York City.

Died August 26th, 2018 at 91 years old

Simon Monjack

Born March 9th, 1970 in London Borough of Hillingdon.

Died May 23rd, 2010 at 40 years old

Sam Shepard

Born November 5th, 1943 in Fort Sheridan.

Died July 27th, 2017 at 73 years old

Sam Kinison

Born December 8th, 1953 in Yakima.

Died April 10th, 1992 at 38 years old

Sam Esmail

Born September 17th, 1977 in Hoboken.