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Steven Bochco

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Steven Bochco
Bochco in 1994
Born
Steven Ronald Bochco

December 16, 1943
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2018(2018-04-01) (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of deathLeukemia
EducationCarnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Occupation(s)Television producer, writer
Years active1961–2016
Spouses
Gabrielle Levin
(m. 1964; div. 1969)
(m. 1970; div. 1997)
Dayna Kalins
(m. 2000)
Children3, including Jesse
RelativesJoanna Frank (sister)
Alan Rachins (brother-in-law)

Steven Ronald Bochco (December 16, 1943 – April 1, 2018) was an American television producer and writer. He created a number of popular television hits including Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, Doogie Howser, M.D., and NYPD Blue. He also had unsuccessful series including Cop Rock.[1] He won Emmy Awards for his writing in 1981 and 1987.

Bochco was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014.[2] He died from the disease at his home in Los Angeles, California on April 1, 2018, at age 74.[3]

References

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  1. Carter, Bill (1992-01-30). "'L.A. Law,' to Halt Slide, Reaches Back to Bochco". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
  2. "Legendary TV Producer Steven Bochco Meets Donor Who Helped Him Beat Near-Fatal Leukemia: "I Feel Fortunate to Be Alive"". The Hollywood Reporter. May 10, 2016.
  3. Barnes, Mike (April 1, 2018). "Steven Bochco, Creative Force Behind 'Hill Street Blues,' 'L.A. Law' and 'NYPD Blue,' Dies at 74". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2018.

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