Neil Simon's Death
Born (Birthday) July 4, 1927
Death Date August 26, 2018
Age of Death 91 years
Cause of Death Pneumonia
Profession Playwright
The playwright Neil Simon died at the age of 91. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
New York playwright who wrote such popular plays as Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, and Biloxi Blues. Across his career, he received more combined Tony and Oscar Award nominations than any other writer.
He was married to Joan Baim, Marsha Mason, Diane Lander, and Elaine Joyce. He had three daughters, Nancy, Ellen and Bryn.
Quotes
"Gee, what a terrific party. Later on we’ll get some fluid and embalm each other.
"Take care of him. And make him feel important. And if you can do that, you’ll have a happy and wonderful marriage. Like two out of every ten couples.
"Everyone thinks they can write a play; you just write down what happened to you. But the art of it is drawing from all the moments of your life.
"I love living. I have some problems with my life, but living is the best thing they’ve come up with so far.
"If no one ever took risks, Michaelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor.