The brother of comedian Larry Wilmore , news of his death was confirmed by the former The Daily Show correspondent on Twitter.
I love you little brother.” Marc Wilmore's other credits include The PJs, where he also did a voice, and over 100 episodes writing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Larry revealing that his brother had passed resulted in multiple other celebrities and former collaborators sending their condolences and writing about having worked with Marc throughout his career.
David Alan Grier, who worked with Wilmore on In Living Color, wrote in response: “My heart goes out you Larry.
David Silverman, notable long time director for The Simpsons, tweeted his condolences as well, writing: "RIP Marc, one great talent and one wonderful guy.
Another Simpsons writer Michael Price also paid tribute to the late comedian, noting their extended history together and how great he was at his work.
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