SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg passes away at 57
Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants, has passed away at the age of 57. The animator had revealed he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND), in March 2017. Earlier this year, he was honoured with a special Emmy "for his contribution and impact made in the animation field and within the broadcast industry".