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Alan Sacks dead at 81: Welcome Back, Kotter co-creator passes away 'peacefully' after lymphoma battle


The co-creator of Welcome Back, Kotter, who was known for producing several Disney Channel projects, passed away in his native New York City.

The co-creator of Welcome Back, Kotter, who was known for producing several Disney Channel projects, died of complications from lymphoma in his native New York City; pictured 2015 in Los Angeles The film and television producer was known for co-creating the popular 1970s show, Welcome Back, Kotter, and working on several projects set in the punk scene of Los Angeles in the 1980s; pictured February 2009 with Jim Gallagher in Hollywood He continued working at ABC as a program executive and went on to help develop and co-create Welcome Back, Kotter along with Gabe Kaplan and Peter Meyerson; pictured from left to right: Christopher Morgan, Alan Sacks, Kevin Hooks on August 26, 2000 in Pasadena

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