'The Simpsons' Sam Simon Creator Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer: Gives Fortune To Animal Rights Charities, Says Cancer Is A Great Way To Pick Up Girls

Co-creator of The Simpsons Sam Simon was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer in 2012 and was given only three to six months to live. During that moment, the star vowed to give away all his money to charity. Now, more than two years later, the star's still trying to remain healthy as he continues his battle with cancer.

In a new interview with NBC, Maria Shriver interviewed The Simpsons star, who talked about his amazing outlook on life, philanthropy and cancer — a great way to pick up girls, he said.

According to E! News, Sam partnered up with animal rights organizations including PETA back in 2012 when he was given only months to live. He says that what drew him into giving his millions of dollars away to the organizations was his love and passion for animals.

"I think that my passion for animals and against animal abuse is based on the knowledge that these creatures who feel and think can't speak for themselves and they're dependent on us for that, " Simon explained. "And so I feel it's my responsibility to speak for those that can't speak for themselves."

And the whole experience with the animal rights groups has been so fulfilling, Simon explains.

"I get to watch these animals that have been in concrete bunkers their whole life, I get to watch them take their first steps on grass," Sam beams with pride.

Throughout his whole battle with cancer, it doesn't seem like Simon has lost his sense of humor. The star joked to Maria during the interview that cancer is an awful disease but it does help him in the lady department.

"Cancer is a horrible disease. I'm struggling with it," Sam explained. "It's tough but if you want publicity and if you want to pick up girls, cancer is the greatest thing in the world."

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