He was #1.
SpongeBob Squarepants creator Stephen Hillenburg has passed away from ALS at age 57. Nickelodeon commented to Variety:
We are incredibly saddened by the news that Steve Hillenburg has passed away following a battle with ALS. He was a beloved friend and long-time creative partner to everyone at Nickelodeon, and our hearts go out to his entire family. Steve imbued ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ with a unique sense of humor and innocence that has brought joy to generations of kids and families everywhere. His utterly original characters and the world of Bikini Bottom will long stand as a reminder of the value of optimism, friendship and the limitless power of imagination.
Before he was in the animation industry, Hillenburg taught marine biology, which was the inception of the characters that would one day form SpongeBob’s world. He also wrote and directed for Rocko’s Modern Life.
He left an indelible mark on the animation industry, as well as the internet at large via his creation.
Source: Yahoo News
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