The famous director/producer Kim Manners has died at only 58 years-old due to complications from diagnosed lung cancer at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Manners was best known for his work as a producer of 160 episodes of the cult series “The X-Files” and had directed other 50 episodes including the season’s finale “The Truth” in 2002.

The director also worked in other famous series like “Charlie’s Angels,” “Simon & Simon,” “21 Jump Street,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.” Manners was currently the director and executive producer of CW’s “Supernatural“.

“Supernatural” mastermind Eric Kripke issued this statement:

Everyone at ‘Supernatural’ is walking around in a daze, shocked and absolutely devastated. Kim was a brilliant director; more than that, he was a mentor and friend. He was one of the patriarchs of the family, and we miss him desperately. He gave so much to ‘Supernatural,’ and everything we do on the show, now and forever, is in memory of him.

Manners is survived by his wife and 2 daughters Jessica and Chelsea. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this difficult time of mourning. A service will be help at Trump National Golf Course in Palos Verdes on February 7th.