Age of The Nerd
Spongebob Squarepants creator, Stephen Hillenburg has died at the age of 57 years old. The network announced his death on Tuesday (Nov. 27th), following his battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In March, Hillenburg announced that he had been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease as well.
The network posted a statement reading:
“We are incredibly saddened by the news that Steve Hillenburg has passed away following a battle with ALS. He was a beloved friend and long-time creative partner to everyone at Nickelodeon, and our hearts go out to his entire family, Steve imbued SpongeBob SquarePants with a unique sense of humor and innocence that has brought joy to generations of kids and families everywhere, His utterly original characters and the world of Bikini Bottom will long stand as a reminder of the value of optimism, friendship and the limitless power of imagination.”
? We are sad to share the news of the passing of Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants. Today, we are observing a moment of silence to honor his life and work. ?
— Nickelodeon (@Nickelodeon) November 27, 2018
