Steven Sunshine, ‘Webster’ Writer-Producer and ‘Extra’ Senior Producer, Dies at 81

Home TV News Apr 6, 2026 2:41pm PT Steven Sunshine, ‘Webster’ Writer-Producer and ‘Extra’ Senior Producer, Dies at 81 By Arushi Jacob Plus Icon Arushi Jacob Latest ‘Malcolm In The Middle’ Star Erik Per Sullivan Turned Down ‘Buckets Of Money’ to Return as Dewey in Series Revival, Says Jane Kaczmarek 1 day ago How the FilmQuest Festival Predicted the Oscars’ Short Film Wins and Two-Way Split 3 days ago ‘Task’s’ Jamie McShane Joins ‘Win or Die’ Cast – Film News in Brief 3 days ago See All Courtesy Image Steven Sunshine, an award-winning TV and movie writer-producer who worked “Webster,” “The New Odd Couple” and on the news broadcast show “Extra,” died on March 15 from progressive supranuclear palsy in Chapel Hill, N.C. He was 81. Sunshine’s family friend Diane Weder confirmed his death to Variety. Sunshine was born in the Bronx, New York City on March 9, 1945. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University at Buffalo. Related Stories Sam Altman Felt 'Terrible' Telling Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro About OpenAI's Decision to Kill Off Sora, Says Companies Still Looking to Collaborate