David Handelman writer on ‘One Tree Hill,’ ‘The West Wing’ dies at 63

David Handelman, a TV writer known for his work on Aaron Sorkin’s series, passed away at 63 due to complications of a rare blood cancer. Throughout his career, he worked on various popular shows such as Sports Night, The Newsroom, The West Wing, and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. He also contributed to Love Monkey, One Tree Hill, Nashville, and Rogue. Handelman was a staff producer and writer for CNN’s Smerconish for almost a decade. He is survived by his wife, Syd Sidner, their daughters Helen and Nancy, and his brothers Dan and Matt. His contributions to the television industry will be remembered and he was honored on air by CNN following his death.