Dan McGrath, an Emmy-award-winning writer and producer known for his work on The Simpsons and King of the Hill , died on Friday at the age of 61. His sister, Gail Garabadian, told The Hollywood Reporter he died at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, after suffering a stroke . McGrath was a prominent figure in American television comedy, renowned for his contributions to some of the most-influential animated programs, including The Simpsons and King of the Hill . His writing shaped a