TV writer Marc Wilmore, known for his work in F is for family and In vivid colors died on January 30 after complications with Covid. He was 57 years old.
Comedian, producer and talk show host Larry Wilmore confirmed his brother’s death and paid tribute to him on Twitter. “My sweet and sweet brother, Marc Edward Wilmore, passed away last night while battling COVID and other conditions that plagued him for many years. My brother was the most kind, kind and funny angel I have ever met. I love you little brother. “
Wilmore launched his career as a comic sketch writer in the 1990s on the iconic sketch program In vivid colors. He went from writer to cast member during the show’s final season. He made mysterious representations of cultural icons like Robert Guillaume, Maya Angelou and James Earl Jones. It was his job in In vivid colors which earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Best Screenplay for Variety Series.
After In Living Color, Wilmore continued to work The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as the animated series in stop motion The PCs created by his brother who aired on Fox. The series featured the voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine and Jenifer Lewis. Wilmore expressed the character of police officer Walter Burkett. He also appeared in The Simpsons during the 11th season and joined the 13th season writing team. He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Animation Program as a producer for his work in The Simpsons in 2008. Two years later, Wilmore worked as a writer and executive producer on F is for family where he also provided his vocal talent.
My sweet and sweet brother, Marc Edward Wilmore, passed away last night while battling COVID and other conditions that plagued him for many years. My brother was the most kind, kind and funny angel I have ever met. I love you little brother. pic.twitter.com/Zhcg1U4Evr
– Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) February 1, 2021