Ken Spears, co-creator of the popular cartoon Scooby-Doo has passed away at the age of 82.
Ken Spear’s son confirmed that his father died on Friday from complications related to Lewy body dementia, reported by Variety.
“Warner Bros Animation is saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Spears and we send our warmest thoughts to his loved ones. He was a true innovator in the industry whose gifts of humor and storytelling continue to delight audiences. You cannot find a screen in the world that has not played a version of Scooby-Doo. We continue to be inspired by his work at Warner Bros. Animation and are honored to carry on the legacy of his beloved characters,” Warner Bros Animation and Cartoon Network Studios President Sam Register said in a statement.
