Kim Manners Has Passed Away

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Source:ShockTillYouDrop.com

January 27, 2009

Various sources are reporting director Kim Manners has passed away Sunday evening after a battle with cancer.

His is not a name you might instantly recognize, however, fans of The X-Files or, hell, even The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. surely remember his work. Manners, who has been in television since 1974 after working on the feature Valdez is Coming, was nominated on four occasions for an Emmy with Chris Carter and company during his term on The X-Files.

He has also been serving as a director and executive producer on The CW's Supernatural, starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles. Eric Kripke, co-creator and executive producer of the series, issued the following statement about Manner's passing:

"Everyone at Supernatural is walking around in a daze, shocked and absolutely devastated. Kim was a brilliant director; more than that, he was a mentor and friend. He was one of the patriarchs of the family, and we miss him desperately. He gave so much to Supernatural, and everything we do on the show, now and forever, is in memory of him."

Indeed, Manners' contributions will be missed.

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Posted by: MistAh BlistAh on January 27, 2009 at 03:52:15

RIP

I was watching some bonus stuff on the Supernatural DVD's and there were some really great parts with him talkin about the show. He will be missed.

Posted by: The4thperson on January 27, 2009 at 04:16:38

God speed Kim. You had some of the best episodes of the X-Files and you did a great job on Sipernatural. You will be missed.

Posted by: Deanwinchester001 on January 27, 2009 at 08:22:04

He was a brilliant director and he will be missed.
Best episodes of supernatural was directed by Kim.
(*)RIP(*)

Posted by: ThamasD on January 27, 2009 at 09:56:18

My thoughts are with his family and friends. Fine director. Extremely creative. Sorely missed.

Posted by: djblack1313 on January 27, 2009 at 14:04:43

this is very sad news. Manners was so extremely talented and his style and amazing work on The X Files and especially SUPERNATURAL were and will be greatly missed. my thoughts are with his family and friends.

Posted by: ico on January 27, 2009 at 15:57:03

I'm shocked. He was a great storyteller, i was a huge fan of the X-Files and am now a fan of Supernatural only because i heard he was making it. My thoughts go to his family.

Rest In Peace.

Posted by: Terence on January 27, 2009 at 16:28:53

Kim Manners also was involved in 21 Jump Street as well, and just like Supernatural, his episodes were some of the best ever

Thoughts and prayers to the family

Posted by: equalopp on January 27, 2009 at 19:05:06

Kim Manners......rocks.
Such a charismatic, sincere, hard working, unique, personality.
I worked with him on many series, and the crews would be so excited when we heard it would be Kim Manners directing the next episode.
I adored him......everybody adored him....RIP Kim.

Posted by: C.J. on January 27, 2009 at 20:10:23

I remember when he did shows like "Charlie's Angels". His great efforts will be missed. :(

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