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Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon has died following a long and difficult battle with colon cancer.

The 59-year-old had initially been diagnosed with the terminal illness in 2012 when he was given just three months to live.

A big animal rights advocate, Simon had previously announced that he would donate his $100 million fortune to his charity once he passed. He died at home in L.A. on Sunday surrounded by his family and his beloved dog.