Lynn Shelton

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Lynn Shelton (August 27, 1965 – May 16, 2020) was an American movie and television director, screenwriter, editor, producer and actress. Her best known movies were Humpday and Your Sister's Sister.[1] 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.[2]

Shelton died of a blood disease in Los Angeles on May 16, 2020, aged 54.[3][4][5] She was in a relationship with comedian Marc Maron at the time of her death.[5]

References

  1. Margy Rochlin (May 4, 2012). "Scriptless in Seattle: A Filmmaker's Map". The New York Times.
  2. Out.com
  3. Lynn Shelton, Director of ‘Humpday’ and ‘Little Fires Everywhere,’ Dies at 54
  4. Bennett, Anita (May 16, 2020). "Lynn Shelton Dies: ‘Humpday’ And ‘Your Sister’s Sister’ Director Was 54". Deadline Hollywood. https://deadline.com/2020/05/lynn-shelton-dies-at-54-1202936567/. Retrieved May 16, 2020. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Marc Maron IDK If I Should Say This Emotional Eulogy To Lynn Shelton". TMZ. May 18, 2020.