Sam Simon – Cancer

Sam Simon is one of the famous creators of perhaps the most popular animated tv shows, The Simpsons. He was among the geniuses, Matt Groening and James L. Brooks, who created the hit animated sitcom. He easily got a degree at Stanford University because of his great talent and genius mind. He was about to drop out of college at one point as he was not initially focused on his academics.

Sadly, he was diagnosed with terminal colorectal cancer, which spread out to his other vital organs such as his liver and kidneys. He passed away due to several complications in March 2015.