Eric giland The Talented comedy writer best known for his work on iconic television shows like rosan and my Bo passed away on September 1st 2024 his death marks the end of an era for those who cherished his unique wit and creative Brilliance a native of Illinois jilin's Journey Through the entertainment industry was as remarkable as it was impactful leaving a lasting Legacy that continues to resonate with audiences and colleagues alike born and raised in Glen View Illinois Eric giland graduated from Northwestern University in 1984 where his fashion for storytelling and comedy began to take shape his early career saw him contributing to various television projects but it was his work on rosean from 1992 to 1996 that truly established him as a force in the comedy world as a writer and producer for the show Chand helped shape the groundbreaking series known for its sharp socially relevant humor and portrayal of middleclass American Life his work earned him a writer Guild of America that is wga award nomination in 1994 further cementing his reputation as a gifted Storyteller following his success with Rosanne giland continued to leave his mark on television working on shows like The Wonder Years that' 70s Show and my boys his versatility as a writer was evident in his ability to navigate different comedic styles from the nostalgic charm of The Wonder Years to the irreverent humor of that' 70s Show Beyond television Jil Len's talents extended to film voice acting and even podcasting with his most recent project being the holiday themed podcast The Cinnamon Bear a holiday Adventure despite his professional accomplishments those who knew Eric gilland remember him not just for his work but for his character tributes from colleagues paint a picture of a man who was not only brilliant and witty but also kind and supportive Steve Levon County creator of Modern Family shared a poignant memory of bonding with Jilly learned over their shared love for classic comedy shows like the Dick Van djk show and Monty Python others like Stan ziman and Matt Berry recalls Jil Len's ability to bring humor into even the most stressful situation whether it was dealing with the challenges of working on rosan or orchestrating a lavish Feast for his fellow writers Jilly lear's influence extended Beyond The Writer's room he was an Adjunct professor at nysh School of the Arts where he shared his knowledge and passion for comedy with the next generation of writers his contributions to the industry were not limited to the screen or classroom he was also an accomplished Whistler with his unique talent featured in various soundtracks Eric gilan's passing is a profound loss to the world of Comedy his work brought laughter and joy to millions and his legacy will continue to inspire writers performers and audiences for years to come as we remember him we celebrate a life well- lived marked by creativity kindness and an unwavering commitment to making people laugh rest in peace Eric giland your humor and spirit will be deeply missed but never forgotten stay subscribed for more videos