9/11 death of Frasier creator reverberates through fellowship

Among the almost 3,000 people that died on September 11, 2001 was Frasier co-creator David Angell and his wife Lynn, who were on the plane that was flown into the north tower of the World Trade Center. Just like the deaths of everyone else that day, the Angells' demise was tragic. But also like many of the victims, the families of those who died are using the incident to better the world around them. This Hollywood Reporter article speaks to Kathy Fischer, the first recipient of the David and Lynn Angell Humanitas Comedy Fellowship in 2003. She was able to utilize the fellowship, awarded for a Bernie Mac Show spec script, and launch a TV comedy writing career that has landed her a job as a staff writer on the George Lopez. She's now writing scripts for new pilots.

The article goes on to talk about how the Angell Foundation was founded and funded, mostly coming from the Angells' estate. Its causes are varied, involving social justice, arts, education, and spiritual causes. It's good to know Angell and his wife are still helping people out, even if they are no longer around to see things through.