Legendary Comic Book Writer Passes Away
Peter David, best known for his twelve-year run on The Incredible Hulk, has died at 68 after enduring a prolonged series of health issues, friends and family confirmed. The Independent
Cause of Death & Health Struggles
David’s passing followed complications from kidney disease, multiple minor surgeries and several small strokes. In late May, he was placed on a ventilator “due to his inability to cough or clear his throat,” though a recent GoFundMe update noted he was showing signs of improvement under light sedation. The Independent
Announcement & Tribute
Fellow author Keith R. A. DeCandido broke the news on Facebook, recalling David as “a respected creator, a good friend, a valued colleague, and a generally wonderful person.” He expressed sympathy for David’s wife, Kathleen O’Shea David, and their four daughters: Ariel, Shana, Gwen and Caroline. The Independent
Family Fundraiser
After being rejected from Medicaid, a family friend relaunched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover David’s mounting medical bills. The page highlighted the ongoing financial strain despite his decades-long career in comics. The Independent
Legacy
Beyond The Incredible Hulk, David wrote for Aquaman, Young Justice, Spider-Man 2099, Supergirl and many other titles—creating fan-favorite characters like the Riot Squad and the Pantheon. His influence on the comic book industry endures through the stories and characters he brought to life. The Independent
