Comedy Writer Eric Gilliland Passes Away

Eric Gilliland, a veteran comedy writer, producer, and performer, has passed away. He was 52.

Gilliland's cause of death has not yet been released.

Gilliland had a prolific career in the entertainment industry. He wrote for Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

He also produced and starred in the Comedy Central series "Reno 911!" and co-created and starred in the IFC series "Portlandia."

Gilliland was a talented and beloved member of the comedy community. His death is a great loss.