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3. from tmz
Sun Aug 26, 2018, 11:53 AM
Aug 2018

"Sources tell TMZ, Simon died Sunday morning at 1 AM ET after being on life support. We're told he had a failing kidney and also Alzheimer's and dementia.

"Simon had a kidney transplant in 2004 and the donor was his longtime friend and publicist Bill Evans.

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"Simon was married to dancer Joan Baim, who died 20 years into the marriage from cancer. He then married Marsha Mason, whom he divorced. He was then married to Diane Lander not once but twice. At the time of his death he was married to actress Elaine Joyce, whom he married in 1999. He's survived by 3 children.

"We're told there will be a memorial service Thursday in New York City. "
http://www.tmz.com/2018/08/26/neil-simon-dead-dies/

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What a weird circle underpants Aug 2018 #1
R.I.P. dalton99a Aug 2018 #2
from tmz orleans Aug 2018 #3
Thanks for that additional info on him BumRushDaShow Aug 2018 #4
Very sad to hear this oberliner Aug 2018 #5
He wrote so many great plays The Genealogist Aug 2018 #6
What were some of your favorites? oberliner Aug 2018 #15
I LOVED Heartbreak Kid (movie) ailsagirl Aug 2018 #17
My favorites are The Odd Couple and The Sunshine Boys oberliner Aug 2018 #18
I did not see The Sunshine Boys, but loved The Odd Couple! ailsagirl Aug 2018 #19
The original one for sure! peekaloo Aug 2018 #23
Plaza suite, Brighton Beach, Biloxi Blues, The Odd Couple The Genealogist Aug 2018 #21
Brilliant concepts, wonderful writer Auggie Aug 2018 #7
Thanks for this post. KnR Hekate Aug 2018 #8
He transformed comedy in America... 2naSalit Aug 2018 #9
My goodness, we lost another one! Neil Simon was a talented prolific playwright and author FakeNoose Aug 2018 #10
R.I.P., Mr. Simon. sinkingfeeling Aug 2018 #11
K&R Scurrilous Aug 2018 #12
RIP! Different Drummer Aug 2018 #13
Also the great Marsha Mason oberliner Aug 2018 #16
When I saw the picture of him and his wife I knew she looked familiar. peekaloo Aug 2018 #24
R.I.P. Upthevibe Aug 2018 #14
"....characters universally relatable." sarge43 Aug 2018 #20
I place him on the same plane as Twain, Thackery and Wodehouse. LanternWaste Aug 2018 #22
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