Scott Nimerfro, ‘Hannibal’ and ‘Once Upon a Time’ Producer, Dies at 54
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.”
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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.”
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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
RIP @ScottNimerfro BELOVED #HANNIBAL WRITER OF BLOOD EAGLES & MUSHROOM CORPSES NOW FREAKING OUT SQUARES IN NEXT LIFE pic.twitter.com/eZYyXIxrA2
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) April 18, 2016
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