Co-Creator Of ABC‘s ’Sons & Daughters’ Was 51 – Deadline

Nick Holly, supervisor, author, producer, and co-creator of the ABC comedy collection Sons & Daughters, died Monday, November 21 of most cancers, surrounded by family members at his residence in Santa Monica, CA. He was 51.

Initially from Geneva, New York, Holly started his trade profession within the mailroom at CAA following commencement from Rutgers College, the place he performed lacrosse. He later turned an agent at Buchwald and went on to type the administration firm, Epiphany Alliance, Inc. In 2006, Holly teamed with shopper, Fred Goss, to create the half-hour comedy, Sons & Daughters, produced with Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video, which aired for one season on ABC. Holly managed a slate of writers for movie, tv, and Broadway, together with Nell Benjamin, Matthew Flanagan, David McHugh, and Larry O’Keefe, amongst others.

He additionally was a author on animated collection The LeBrons.

“Holly cherished the ocean, the wilderness, and touring the world, climbing mountains from Baldy to Kilimanjaro” his household stated in a press release. “A bigger than life character and hilarious story teller, Holly regaled his many mates with epic tales from his myriad adventures. From the plains of the Serengeti to the produce aisle of Entire Meals, Holly was all the time the hero. He will probably be remembered by all who knew and cherished him as a fantastic thinker, thinker, and lover of Scotch.”

Holly is survived by his mom, Michael Holly, stepfather Keith Moxey, sister, Lauren Holly, and girlfriend, Amy Shapiro.

A memorial for Holly will probably be held at St. Augustine By-The-Sea at 1227 Fourth Road, Santa Monica, CA 90401, on Wednesday, December 7 at 2 pm. Reception to observe. In lieu of flowers, donations will be made in Holly’s identify to the next charities: Upstage Lung Most cancers and Heal the Bay.