Don Rhymer (February 23, 1961 – November 28, 2012) was an American screenwriter and film producer. He graduated from James Madison University in 1982. He wrote movies such as Big Momma's House, The Santa Clause 2, Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London, The Honeymooners, Deck the Halls, and Surf's Up. Career Rhymer also enjoyed a successful TV career, and wrote and produced episodes of The Hogan Family, Coach, Bagdad Café, Evening Shade, Hearts Afire, Caroline in the City, Chicago Sons, and Fired Up and Fish Police. In addition, he wrote the telefilms Banner Times, Past the Bleachers, and Under Wraps. He co-wrote the film Rio for Blue Sky Studios and wrote the script for the sequel, released in April 2014. Death During production of Rio in 2009, Rhymer tested positive for head and neck cancer. They discovered that he became severely sick, but remained productive, and continued to do screenwriting. He died on November 28, 2012, at 51 years old, due to the disease. Rio 2, which was released two years later, was dedicated to his memory. Filmography References External links 1961 births 2012 deaths American male screenwriters Animation screenwriters Blue Sky Studios people Deaths from cancer in California Sony Pictures Animation people