On September 30, 2010, Stephen J. Cannell died of complications associated with melanoma. For nearly four decades, he had written and/or created numerous TV shows such as The Rockford Files, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Hunter, Riptide, Hardcastle & McCormick, 21 Jump Street, Wiseguy and The Commish. His company logo has also been an iconic staple on primetime TV. R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell.