David W. Duclon dead at 74: Punky Brewster creator and Happy Days writer passes away in Illinois

David W. Duclon, a prominent television writer-producer known for creating Punky Brewster, has died at the age of 74.

The 1980s and 1990s comedy writer passed away on Wednesday in Illinois after a long illness, as per Deadline. 

Duclon — born Warren David Duclon — was also known for co-developing Silver Spoons, the 1982 sitcom that ran for five seasons.

He launched his career as a writer on iconic 1970s sitcoms including The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, The Jeffersons, and Diff’rent Strokes. 

Duclon recently served as an executive producer on the 2021 revival of Punky Brewster. 

David W. Duclon, a prominent television writer-producer known for creating Punky Brewster, has died at the age of 74

David W. Duclon, a prominent television writer-producer known for creating Punky Brewster, has died at the age of 74

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