Obituary
Neil Simon
August 26, 2018
On August 26, 2018, Neil Simon, the prolific and celebrated American playwright, passed away at the age of 91. His death was announced by Bill Evans, his long time publicist; the cause of death was described as complications from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Joyce (married in 1999), his three children, Ellen Simon, Nancy Simon, and Bryn Lander Simon, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.