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Nov 27, 2018 · Stephen Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants and longtime Nickelodeon employee, has passed away. Nickelodeon confirmed his death, the result of a lengthy battle with ALS.
- Allegra Frank
Nov 27, 2018 · SpongeBob fans are mourning the death of Stephen Hillenburg, who created the beloved cartoon—a joyously absurd series with surprising depth. By Laura Bradley November 27, 2018
- Hillenburg Announced That He Was Diagnosed with Als Back in March 2017
- Hillenburg Continued to Work on Episodes of ‘SpongeBob’ Despite His Diagnosis
- Hillenburg Is Survived by His Wife Karen & Their Son Clay Hillenburg
Hillenburg revealed that he was suffering from ALS back in March 2017. “I wanted people to hear directly from me that I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he wrote in an official statement. “Anyone who knows me knows that I will continue to work on SpongeBob SquarePantsand my other passions for as long as I am able. My family and I are grateful for the...
ALS, according to the ALS Association, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. “When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost,” the website states. “With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, people may lose the ability to ...
The official Instagram account for Spongebob released a statement following the news of Hillenburg’s death. “Thank you, Stephen Hillenburg,” it read, “for bringing joy and happiness to kids of all ages.” In a 2004 interview with the East Valley Tribune, Hillenburg spoke on the pressure of constantly evolving the show for fans. “It’s a double-edged ...
Nov 27, 2018 · Stephen Hillenburg, the visionary creator of "SpongeBob SquarePants" died Monday, Nickelodeon and Jessica Berger, a rep for his family, confirmed to USA TODAY. The cause of death was ALS.
- Deputy Managing Editor, Entertainment
Nov 27, 2018 · On Tuesday, Stephen Hillenburg died at the age of 57 from ALS. The creator of , Hillenburg is responsible for one of the most iconic, indelible cartoon characters and animated television shows...
- The Ringer Staff
Nov 27, 2018 · LOS ANGELES — Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the megahit Nickelodeon cartoon series "SpongeBob SquarePants," died on Monday. He was 57. The cause of death was ALS, which Hillenburg...
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Nov 27, 2018 · Stephen Hillenburg, a former marine biology teacher who created a children’s show that ballooned into an unlikely cultural phenomenon, “ SpongeBob SquarePants ,” died on Monday at his home in...
