The creator of the animated series "Sponge Bob Square Pants" Stephen Hillenberg is deceased.

In the United States, died the creator of the series "Spongebob Square Pants" Stephen Hillenberg. On this subject reported Nickelodeon TV channel on Twitter.

The man was 57 years old. A year ago, he was diagnosed with a rare disease: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Stephen Hillenberg worked as a marine biologist for several years. Since 1987, engaged in animation. In 1996, he created a series of cartoons about the creatures of the sea, whose main character was Sponge Bob. In 1998, transferred the broadcast rights for the first episode of the Nickelodeon channel.