Writer Thomas Meehan has died at the age of 88, leaving behind generations of theatergoers who have enjoyed his many Broadway musicals, as well as his work on Mel Brooks’ iconic Star Wars spoof Spaceballs.
While last year was an absolutely horrifying one in regards to celebrity deaths, 2017 has had its share of heartbreaking passings as well.
Folks who have worked both behind and in front of the camera have passed away, and now a legendary playwright has unfortunately joined the ranks of 2017’s deaths.