Jeff Lowell, a prolific writer and producer whose career spanned decades across both film and television, has died at the age of 52. His passing marks the end of a career that brought laughter and compelling stories to audiences through a diverse array of projects.

Lowell launched his career in the mid-1990s as a sitcom writer, contributing to popular series such as The George Carlin Show, Bless This House, and The Drew Carey Show. His talent quickly propelled him into writer-producer roles on acclaimed shows including Cybil, Spin City, Sports Night, Just Shoot Me!, Inside Schwartz, and the hour-long comedy-drama Common Law.

In 2014, a half-hour script developed by Lowell, Manhattan Love Story, was picked up to pilot by ABC, eventually becoming a single-camera comedy series starring Jake McDorman and Lio Tipton. He continued his steady presence in television with stints on CBS’s Two and a Half Men, TV Land’s The Jim Gaffigan Show—where he also served as executive producer—and Netflix’s The Ranch, where he rose to the role of executive producer. Most recently, Lowell created, executive produced, and served as showrunner on the multi-camera Netflix comedy series The Crew, starring Kevin James.

Beyond his extensive television work, Lowell made a significant impact in feature films. He penned the screenplay for the popular 2006 movie John Tucker Must Die, directed by Betty Thomas. His follow-up was the 2008 film Over Her Dead Body, which he both wrote and directed. His other feature credits include co-writing Hotel For Dogs and producing Kevin James’ Home Team.

Lowell is survived by his wife and two children, leaving behind a rich legacy in the entertainment industry.