SCOOBY-DOO Co-Creator Ken Spears Dies at 82
Less than three months after Joe Ruby died, Scooby-Doo co-creator Ken Spears has passed away at the age of 82 from complications from Lewy body dementia.
Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network, said: “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.”
Register added: “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.”
Spears and Ruby also created Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, and Jabberjaw at Hanna-Barbera. Survivors include his sons, Kevin and Chris; siblings Victor, Steven, Sharon and Sue Ellen; grandchildren Kayla, Mac, Courtney, Ryan and Megan; and great-grandchildren Kash, Avery and Addison.
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