David Angell Death Austin TX Obituary: Emmy-Winning Writer Remembered
David Angell spent his career giving audiences reasons to laugh, creating characters and stories that became part of television history. His work on Cheers, Wings, and Frasier earned him eight Emmy Awards and established him as one of the most accomplished comedy writers and producers of his generation.
Born April 10, 1946, in Rhode Island, Angell studied English literature at Providence College before serving in the U.S. Army at the Pentagon. He later worked as a methods analyst and technical writer before moving to Los Angeles in 1977 to pursue his dream of writing for television.
His breakthrough came with Archie Bunker’s Place, followed by his influential work on Cheers. In 1985, he joined Peter Casey and David Lee as a writing and producing team. Together, they later created Wings and Frasier, two enduring sitcoms that showcased Angell’s distinctive ability to combine warmth, wit and memorable storytelling.
Away from Hollywood, Angell and his wife, Lynn, were committed to supporting others. They established a scholarship fund at Providence College and supported organizations serving children and families.
On September 11, 2001, David and Lynn Angell were killed aboard American Airlines Flight 11 when it was hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center. They had been returning from a vacation on Cape Cod.
David Angell was 55. His legacy lives on through the television he helped shape and the generosity he shared beyond the screen.
