The co-creator of the popular cartoon, Scooby-Doo, Ken Spears has died at the age of 82.His death comes less than three months after his animation partner, Joe Ruby, also passed away.
TV writer and producer, Ken Spears, who co-created the character of Scooby-Doo, died on Friday.
He passed away from complications related to Lewy body dementia, according to multiple reports. He was 82.
His son, Kevin noted that Ken will forever be remembered for his wit, story-telling, loyalty to family, and strong work ethic.
Kevin said, “Ken has not only made a lasting impression on his family, but he has touched the lives of many as the co-creator of ‘Scooby-Doo.’ Ken has been a role model for us throughout his life and he will continue to live on in our hearts.”
Spears and Ruby, both of whom worked for the famed Hanna-Barbera Productions, also created the popular series “Dynomutt” and “Jabberjaw.” But, undoubtedly they were most famously known for creating ‘Scooby.’
The popular animated series first aired on CBS in 1969 with Ruby and Spears writing the first five episodes then editing and supervising the rest of that inaugural series.
Scooby aired until 1976, but there have been a lot of spin-offs, reboots and movies.
Spears wasn’t limited to just cartoons either. He was also a story consultant for the 1974 TV series, “Planet of the Apes.”
He is survived by his two sons, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
