1: ( The Hollywood Reporter ) Sam Simon , the nine-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and producer who helped develop  The Simpsons ,  made millions after leaving the show in 1993 and then donated his riches to charity , has died , his foundation announced on Facebook . 2: Tired of the grind , Simon exited the show in 1993 after four seasons but worked out a deal tied to home video sales that he said paid him  tens of millions  every year . 3: Sam Simon helped create  The Simpsons ,  oversaw first four seasons .
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