Ben Feigin, MoCo Native and Emmy-Winning Producer of Schitt’s Creek, Has Died at 47

Award-winning producer and Silver Spring native Ben Feigin, who served as an executive producer on Schitt’s Creek, died at his home in Los Angeles on October 24 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to E! News. He was 47 years old.

Per IMDB, Ben Feigin was the Executive Producer behind the Critically Acclaimed Series, Schitt’s Creek, which made history at the 2020 Emmys with its clean sweep, garnering Ben an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Comedy Series.” Ben was nominated in 2019 as well. In 2021 Feigin Won the prestigious Producers Guild Award for “Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy,” and was nominated in 2020 as well for the Golden Globe Winner. Prior, Ben worked in representation for over two decades.

Per NBC4, During his career in Hollywood, Feigin, who had founded the company Equation Limited prior to his passing, worked for studios like Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros., also working at major agencies like UTA and William Morris Agency. “I love helping others achieve their goals, but in seeing them as even greater than they see themselves, I deliver for them at a higher level,” he told UCSB of his professional philosophy. “Never look down on anyone unless you are reaching down to help lift them. I love working with others who are young and dedicated to learning. When at the top or when all odds are against them, helping others to their goal is important.”

Feigin’s sister, Betsy Feigin Befus, tweeted: “My brother was a creative genius and the funniest person I knew. He lived an authentic life of integrity. I’ve lost my #1, Almost Twin, best friend. May his memory be for a blessing.”

My brother was a creative genius and the funniest person I knew. He lived an authentic life of integrity. I’ve lost my #1, Almost Twin, best friend. May his memory be for a blessing. Ben Feigin Dead: 'Schitt's Creek' Executive Producer Was 47 – Variety https://t.co/4vmm3XcUhX

— Betsy Feigin Befus (@SilverSpringBFB) October 26, 2022

Actor Eugene Levy, who worked with Feigin on Schitt’s Creek (and was also co-creator), tweeted “We were saddened to hear the news of Ben Feigin’s passing. The Schitt’s Creek family extend our most heartfelt condolences to his wife Heidi, his daughter Ellie, and all of his family and friends. He will be missed.”

We were saddened to hear the news of Ben Feigin’s passing. The Schitt’s Creek family extend our most heartfelt condolences to his wife Heidi, his daughter Ellie, and all of his family and friends. He will be missed.

— Eugene Levy (@Realeugenelevy) October 26, 2022

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