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Creator of SpongeBob Passes Away

The man who created SpongeBob SquarePants has died, aged 57.

Stephen Hillenburg announced he had been diagnosed with ALS in March last year.

Nickelodeon issued a statement

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thank you, Stephen Hillenburg, for all the laughter and joy you've brought us over the years 💛

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