Lynn Shelton
American filmmaker (1965–2020)
Lynn Shelton (August 27, 1959 – May 16, 2020)[2] was an American movie and television director, screenwriter, editor, producer and actress. Her best known movies were Humpday and Your Sister's Sister.[3] She also directed some episodes of GLOW, Mad Men, The Mindy Project and Shameless.
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Born | [1] Oberlin, Ohio, U.S. | August 27, 1959
Died | May 16, 2020 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 60)
Education | Oberlin College University of Washington (BA) School of Visual Arts (MFA) |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1995–2020 |
Spouse | |
Partner | Marc Maron (2019–2020) |
Children | 1 |
Shelton was born in Oberlin, Ohio. She was raised in Seattle, Washington. Shelton came out as bisexual in 2012.[4]
Shelton died of acute myeloid leukemia in Los Angeles on May 16, 2020, aged 54.[2][5] She was in a relationship with comedian Marc Maron at the time of her death.[5]
References
change- ↑ Lattanzio, Ryan (May 16, 2020). "Lynn Shelton Dies: 'Humpday,' 'GLOW,' 'Little Fires Everywhere' Director Was 54". IndieWire. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bailey, Jason (May 16, 2020). "Lynn Shelton, Director of Intimate Comic Dramas, Dies at 54". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ↑ Margy Rochlin (May 4, 2012). "Scriptless in Seattle: A Filmmaker's Map". The New York Times.
- ↑ Out.com
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Marc Maron IDK If I Should Say This Emotional Eulogy To Lynn Shelton". TMZ. May 18, 2020.