Joe Ruby, the co-creator of the cartoon series Scooby-Doo, has breathed his last. He was 87.
Ruby, who created the much-loved characters alongside his partner Ken Spears, died of natural causes in California on Wednesday.
A media outlet, citing Ruby's grandson Benjamin, reported that "he never stopped writing and creating, even as he aged."
On the other hand, Sam Register -Warner Bros' animation president - said Ruby 'made Saturday mornings special for so many children, including myself'. He called him a 'Beloved companion'.
Sam continued: 'He was one of the most prolific creators in our industry who gifted us some of animation's most treasured characters and it was a thrill to host him at our studio.'
Fans have taken to Twitter to thank the late animator and writer for helping to give them 'a wonderful childhood'.
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