Neil Simon, the playwright behind hits like “Barefoot in the Park” and “The Odd Couple,” died on Sunday. Mr. Simon wrote for television and movies, but his work on Broadway came to define his legacy. After his death, writers, actors and others took to social media to remember is life and influence. The first Broadway play (“Brighton Beach Memoirs”) and film (“Max Dugan Returns”) Matthew Broderick starred in were both written by Mr. Simon. “I owe him a career,” Mr. Broderick wrote in a statement.

Source: New York Times August 26, 2018 20:15 UTC