evidence: On X, account Animation Workers Ignited tweeted that ‘Cartoon Network is dead’ and encouraged the animation house’s fans to share their favourite shows under the hashtag RIPCartoonNetwork. [...] In a statement to Metro.co.uk, a spokesperson for Cartoon Network also assured fans: ‘Cartoon Network would like to clarify that there is no truth to the speculation that the network or the studio are shutting down. [...] Responding to the tweet, @jeffre__ wrote: ‘Well, it’s the end of an era. Heard Cartoon Network has officially shut down. And here are my Top 4 all time best show(s) that made childhood lit 1. TOP CAT 2. COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG 3. SAMURAI JACK 4. THe FLINTSTONES.’ @BipolorGhosty also mistakenly believed Cartoon Network was over, writing: ‘It is really end of era on the iconic childhood memories in Cartoon Network #RIPCartoonNetwork.’ @SumitHansd lamented: ‘It’s sad to see the most iconic building in everybody’s childhood Rest in peace cartoon network studios. So weird and painful to say goodbye to an iconic piece of history Thanks for the memories #RIPCartoonNetwork.’