A Simpsons icon has sadly passed away, aged 68. Steve Pepoon, who had been undergoing specialist cardiac diagnostics and treatment for cardiac amyloidosis, died unexpectedly outside.
His home in Paola, Kansas on May 3. The condition, often linked to chronic illness management and requiring advanced heart health insurance coverage, can escalate rapidly.
If not caught early through proper lab testing and continuous monitoring. His wife, Mary Stephenson, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday.
Best known for penning the Simpsons classic “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment,” Pepoon left a major mark on the world of television — from ‘90s sitcoms to animated powerhouses.
The entertainment industry mourns yet another creative force whose legacy reaches beyond laughs, echoing even in discussions around mental wellness in screenwriting communities.
Pepoon’s standout episode — season 2, episode 13 — aired on February 7, 1991. It tackled big moral questions, centering on Homer getting an illegal cable hookup.
