Lynn Shelton | |
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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(s) | Kevin Seal (m. 1987; div. 2019) |
Partner | Marc Maron (2019–2020) |
Children | 1 |
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.
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]