Henry Bromell, ‘Homeland’ Writer And Producer, Dies In LA Hospital Of Heart Attack At 66

Henry Bromell died on Monday, March 18 in a Los Angeles hospital. Henry Bromell's longtime friend, Peter Benedek, said the cause of Bromell's death might have been a heart attack.

Bromell was an executive producer and a writer of the hit Showtime Television series Homeland. He had worked on the staff of Homeland since the series premiere in 2011.

Last year, Bromell won an Emmy and Golden Globe in best drama for the series. It wasn't his first prize; in 1992 he won a Humanitas Prize for the TV drama I'll Fly Away.

Bromell also worked on Northern Exposure, Chicago Hope, Rubicon and Brotherhood.

He was only 66 years old at the time of his death.

Showtime executives said, "We are deeply saddened by our dear friend Henry bromell, who has been part of the Showtime family for over a decade," in a statement.

"Henry was an immensely talented and prolific writer, director and showrunner, and his work on 'Brotherhood' and 'Homeland' was nothing short of brilliant. His passion, warmth, humor and generosity will be greatly missed. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his wife and family," the statement concluded

He has written several books, including 'Little America,' which was nominated for a Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

Henry Bromell is survived by his wife, Sarah, and sons William and Jake.

Funeral plans haven't yet been announced.