News of Los Angeles: Creator of “SpongeBob SquarePants” named Stephen Hillenburg who also was creator of cartoons named Marine underworld died at the age of 57 said by Nickelodeon television network. He was died on Tuesday. Hillenburg was having disease of neurodegenerative he had told about last year of this disease.
The network said “We are incredibly saddened by the news that Steve Hillenburg has passed away following a battle with ALS,” It also added that “He was a beloved friend and long-time creative partner to everyone at Nickelodeon, and our hearts go out to his entire family.”
Hillenburg had also done the job of teacher in Southern California where he introduced teaching tools related creatures of seas. In first episode of cartoons named “SpongeBob SquarePants,” yellow sponge was introduced who lived in deep water.
This series won many awards, Hollywood movies and spinoff books were also written. This series was aired in round about 200 nations and was translated in more than 60 languages.
The Persons related Nickelodeon stated “Steve imbued SpongeBob SquarePants with a unique sense of humor and innocence that has brought joy to generations of kids and families everywhere,”
He also added “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.”
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