The Simpsons writer, Marc Wilmore dies from COVID-19

The Simpsons writer Marc Wilmore has passed away at the age of just 57 after battling COVID-19.

Wilmore's brother, comedian and The Nightly Show host Larry Wilmore, confirmed his death on Twitter on Sunday evening. The TV writer died from COVID-19, plus other health issues he had been suffering from over the past few years. 

'My sweet sweet brother, Marc Edward Wilmore, passed away last night while battling COVID and other conditions that have had him in pain for many years,' Larry said. 'My brother was the kindest, gentlest, funniest, lion of an angel I’ve ever known. I love you little brother,' Larry concluded. 

Marc and Larry were two of five siblings, who grew up in San Bernadino County, California in the 1960s.