Scott Nimerfro, writer and producer of shows including “Hannibal” and “Once Upon a Time,” has died. He was 54.
“Hannibal” showrunner Bryan Fuller revealed the news via Twitter on Monday, writing, “RIP @ScottNimerfro beloved #Hannibal writers of blood eagles and mushroom corpses freaking out squares in next life.”
Adam Horowitz, the creator of “Once Upon a Time,” also paid tribute on Twitter, calling Nimerfro a “true talent.”
Nimerfro recently announced he had been diagnosed with angiosarcoma, a cancer that attacks the inner lining of the blood vessels.
Nimerfro’s last credit includes the March 6 episode of “Once Upon a Time.” His other credits include producer on Bryan Singer‘s “X-Men” (2000), a production assistant on “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” and a producer on the TV series, “Pushing Daisies.”
See the tribute tweets below.
RIP to our dear friend and #OnceUponATime colleague @ScottNimerfro — a lovely man and a true talent, we love and miss you.
— Adam Horowitz (@AdamHorowitzLA) April 18, 2016
https://twitter.com/BryanFuller/status/722117352284794880