An official statement has been issued by the production team of Supernatural creator & Executive Producer Eric Kripke:
“Supernatural” executive producer & director Kim Manners passed away last night in Los Angeles, following a battle with cancer. "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 & we miss him desperately. He gave so much to Supernatural, and everything we do on the show, now & forever, is in memory of him"
