The creative genius behind the hugely popular kids animation SpongeBob SquarePants, Stephen Hillenburg, has died of ALS.
He was 57.
Home of the series, Nickelodeon.
“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.”
Hillenburg is survived by his wife, Karen, his son, Clay, his mother, Nancy and a brother, Brian.
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