Joe Gayton Death: How did Joe Gayton die?

Joe Gayton died after several years of suffering from prostate cancer. According to his brother, Tony Gayton, who is also a writer-producer, he died on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was 66 at the time of death.

Together, the brothers created and executive-produced one of the popular Western Drama series Hell on Wheels, which aired on AMC for five straight seasons.

“Joe was one of a kind. He was passionate, creative, loud, boisterous, argumentative, unfiltered, soft-hearted, hilarious, and terrible at the politics of this cutthroat business. He was a big brother, mentor, writing partner, and best friend to me. Our hearts are shattered at his passing and we will miss him forever,” Tony Gayton wrote.

He was a renowned writer and producer who began his career when he was still his in 20s. He made his Hollywood debut when he wrote Uncommon Valor starring Gene Hackman. He went on to write the 1996 action comedy film Bulletproof along with Lewis Colick.