Sam Simon's net worth is reportedly in hundreds of millions, and since he admitted to suffering from terminal colon cancer he has worked on a means of donating his wealth to charity, reports Celebuzz.
Sam Simon has become synonymous to the long-running cartoon show 'The Simpsons.' He is apparently one of the co-creators of the successful series; hence, when he announced that he was diagnosed with the terminal disease and only got a few months to live, fans of the show and many people from the entertainment industry were stunned.
On Monday, his battle from colon cancer ended, and in the wake of his passing many are wondering on where Sam Simon's net worth will go to.
Throughout his career, Simon has bagged seven Emmy awards for his work as director, writer and executive producer of the longest-running sitcom on American television, according to the BBC.
He is considered as one of the most influential television writers/producers in the world. And though he left the cartoon series after four seasons, he continued to earn a lot because of his deal that allowed him to generate income from the show's future earnings since the time he left.
Sam Simon's net worth also flourished with the help of his work as producer and director of hits like 'The Drew Carey Show,' 'Friends,' 'House of Cards' and 'Anger Management' among others.
So how much is Sam Simon's net worth? Celebrity Net Worth lists it at $100 million. His annual salary is said to be ranging from $20-$30 million.
Now since Simon has no children, he has decided to give his wealth to the charities he had invested in for years, such as the Sam Simon Foundation that feeds starving humans and dogs.
"The truth is, I have more money than I'm interested in spending.," he was once quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. "Everyone in my family is taken care of. And I enjoy this."
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