Writer, producer, and director Manny Coto, best known for his work on “American Horror Story,” “Dexter” and “24,” has died at the age of 62.
Coto died Sunday in his Pasadena home surrounded by family, a family representative told TheWrap. His death followed a 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He worked as a writer, producer, and director for nearly 40 years.
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The Cuban-born writer and director’s first major project was Showtime’s “Odyssey 5,” which was created by Coto.
The series followed five intergalactic travelers who witness Earth’s destruction and are allowed to go back in time to prevent the disaster. Manny is survived by his mother Norma, his sister Normi, his brother Juan Carlos and eight nieces and nephews.
According to his family, Coto was first drawn to Hollywood due to his love of “Star Trek” and Super-8 moviemaking. Coto started his career as a writer on “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” in 1988 and on “Tales from the Crypt” in 1991. This love of horror and sci-fi would pave the way for the rest of his career.
