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Who Was Peter David? Comic Book Legend Behind Hulk, Star Trek & Young Justice Dies at 68
- Peter David, a celebrated comic book writer aged 68, died on May 25, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
- His death followed years of serious health issues, including strokes, kidney disease, and being dropped from Medicaid in March 2025.
- David was renowned for his influential twelve-year tenure as the primary writer of The Incredible Hulk and made important contributions to Spider-Man, Aquaman, and Star Trek stories.
- A GoFundMe campaign restarted months before his passing raised over $117,000 to cover David's mounting medical expenses, aided by family friend Graham Murphy.
- David’s legacy endures through his influential storytelling, and his survivors include his wife Kathleen O’Shea David and four daughters.
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Legendary 'Spider-Man 2099', 'Young Justice', And 'X-Factor' Writer Peter David Passes Away At 68 Following Health Struggles
Earlier this year, word began to circulate across the comic book-side of the internet that legendary comic book writer Peter David, whose works have run the gamut of characters, publishers, and even mediums, had been dropped from Medicaid and forced to turn to crowd-funding for help covering the costs of his various health struggles. It thus breaks our heart to report that roughly two months after bringing this development to our readers’ attent…
Peter David, Prolific Comic Book Writer and Creator of Spider-Man 2099, Dies at 68
Peter David, a prolific and influential figure in the world of comic books, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 68. His wife, Kathleen O’Shea David, confirmed his death, which followed a prolonged battle with health issues including kidney disease and complications from strokes. In his final months, David faced significant financial challenges due to the cessation of Medicaid coverage for his treatments, leading to a community-driven fund…
Writer Peter David Dies, Comic Legend and Celebrated Narrator of Hulk, Aged 68
Peter David used to define himself as “writer of things.” Of those, however, there are many. And the American screenwriter was never any. So much so that the most repeated term in articles and messages of condolences, since he passed away last Saturday at age 68, is “legend.” Above all, because he knew how to understand wonderfully with the most complicated interlocutor of the comic: his 12 years in front of The Incredible Hulk—collected in seve…
Peter David, Legendary Comic Author and One of the Creators of the Current Hulk at 68 Years Old, Dies for Not Being Able to Pay His Medical Expenses in the USA
The comic world has lost one of its most influential voices. Peter David, a famous screenwriter known for his innovative work in titles such as The Incredible Hulk, X-Factor...
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