Stephen Hillenburg, Creator Of 'SpongeBob,' Passes Away | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Pop Culture

RIP, Stephen Hillenburg, And Thank You For Giving Us 'SpongeBob SquarePants'

"SpongeBob SquarePants" is still one of the most beloved animated cartoons of all time and the popularity has been over the charts.

117
Stephen Hillenburg

Just when we are grieving over the loss of Marvel's creative genius Stan Lee, we have lost another creative genius known for enriching our childhoods with one of the best Nickelodeon television series of all time: "SpongeBob SquarePants." Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of "SpongeBob SquarePants" has passed away at age 57 on November 26, 2018, due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a rare disease that causes the death of neurons responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement.

Stephen Hillenburg, who has also been known as a marine biologist and teacher, has shown his love for the sea through his international hit television series "SpongeBob SquarePants," which focuses on a talking sponge who lives in a giant pineapple under the sea. "SpongeBob SquarePants" has been airing in Nickelodeon since the launch of its first episode on May 1, 1999. Up till this day, "SpongeBob SquarePants" is still one of the most beloved animated cartoons of all time and the popularity has been over the charts. Memes and a media franchise have been created in dedication to the popular television show.

With amazing storytelling, a catchy theme song, and funny interactions, Stephen Hillenburg has drawn many viewers into the exciting underwater world of the Bikini Bottom where we meet numerous entertaining characters. The title character of the whole series, SpongeBob SquarePants, has been well-received by fans worldwide. Along with many memorable characters in the show such as Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks, Eugene Krabs, Plankton, Mrs. Puff, Pearl, and even SpongeBob's pet snail, Gary, have been noted as one of best character casts in television shows of all time.

As someone who has grown up in the 90s, "SpongeBob SquarePants" has been one of my greatest inspirations to become an artist. I would never leave a day without watching one episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants". It's great to see someone like Stephen Hillenburg to create something he loves through a television show that is still adored by children worldwide. But it's a tragic loss that we have lost such a brilliant mind like Stephen Hillenburg, for he has filled our childhood with fun and laughter. In honor of Stephen Hillenburg, many people have paid tribute to the late creator of "SpongeBob SquarePants" by putting up fanart, comics, along with their favorite scenes, moments, and episodes from "SpongeBob SquarePants."

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Gilmore Girls
Hypable

In honor of Mother’s Day, I have been thinking of all the things my mom does for my family and me. Although I couldn’t write nearly all of them, here are a few things that moms do for us.

They find that shirt that’s right in front of you, but just you can’t seem to find.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

10 Reasons To Thank Your Best Friend

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

6372
Thank You on wooden blocks

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

A true friend will tell you if the shirt is ugly, or at least ask to borrow it and "accidentally" burn it.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

A best friend will love you regardless of the stale french fries you left on the floor of your car, or when you had lice in 8th grade and no one wanted to talk to you.

Keep Reading...Show less
sick student
StableDiffusion

Everybody gets sick once in a while, but getting sick while in college is the absolute worst. You're away from home and your mom who can take care of you and all you really want to do is just be in your own bed. You feel like you will have never-ending classwork to catch up on if you miss class, so you end up going sick and then it just takes longer to get better. Being sick in college is really tough and definitely not a fun experience. Here are the 15 stages that everyone ends up going through when they are sick at college.

Keep Reading...Show less
kid
Janko Ferlic
Do as I say, not as I do.

Your eyes widen in horror as you stare at your phone. Beads of sweat begin to saturate your palm as your fingers tremble in fear. The illuminated screen reads, "Missed Call: Mom."

Growing up with strict parents, you learn that a few things go unsaid. Manners are everything. Never talk back. Do as you're told without question. Most importantly, you develop a system and catch on to these quirks that strict parents have so that you can play their game and do what you want.

Keep Reading...Show less
friends
tv.com

"Friends" maybe didn’t have everything right or realistic all the time, but they did have enough episodes to create countless reaction GIFs and enough awesomeness to create, well, the legacy they did. Something else that is timeless, a little rough, but memorable? Living away from the comforts of home. Whether you have an apartment, a dorm, your first house, or some sort of residence that is not the house you grew up in, I’m sure you can relate to most of these!

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments