Glen Larson, creator of ‘Knight Rider,’ ‘Battlestar’ and ‘Magnum PI’ died of esophageal cancer.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Nov. 26, 2014 (New York Times)

Glen A. Larson, the writer and producer behind a series of hit television shows in the 1970s and ’80s, including the original “Battlestar Galactica,” “Knight Rider,” “Magnum, P.I.” and “Quincy, M.E.,” died on Friday in Los Angeles. He was 77.

The cause was complications of esophageal cancer, his son James said.

Mr. Larson, who was also a singer and a composer, helped write the theme songs for some of his hits, including the frequently sampled tune from “Knight Rider” and the orchestral music behind “Battlestar Galactica,” his son said.

He was nominated three times for an Emmy and once for a Grammy, for the original score of “Battlestar Galactica.” He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.

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Esophageal cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the Untied States, according to the National Cancer Institute* Risk factors of esophageal cancer include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, obesity, smoking, excessive drinking and poor nutrition.

With over a 600% increase, esophageal cancer is also one of the deadliest cancers as symptoms are rare in early stages of esophageal cancer and often arise once the cancer has spread and becomes difficult to treat.

“The incidence of tumors appearing in the junction between the esophagus and stomach has been on the rise in recent years. The rise of these tumors in this country is likely related to the rise of increased obesity, heartburn and reflux. At present time, screening programs for these types of tumors are also rare in the United States.” (Roswell Park)

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