Christie Brinkley's father Don Brinkley, noted TV writer, dies at 91

Don Brinkley (not pictured), whose television writing credits include "Trapper John, M.D." (pictured), "The Untouchables," "Ben Casey," "Rawhide," "The Fugitive" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E," has passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday (July 14) in Sag Harbor, New York.

In addition to his TV writing, Brinkley was also a journalist for CBS Radio News and was honored by the Museum of Broadcasting in 1988.

Brinkley is the stepfather of model and actress Christie Brinkley and her brother Greg. He adopted them when he married their mother Marge. He has two children, Jeff and Kim Brinkley, from his first marriage. Brinkley is also survived by six grandchildren, including Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel.