The animator Joseph Barbera passed away at age 95, astounding.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Animator, director, and cartoon and storyboard artist who co-created Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, and The Jetsons, with William Hanna. Together they founded one of the most successful animation studios of the 20th century.
He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Earl, in 1935. They had four children before divorcing in 1963, after which he married Sheila Holden.
How did Joseph Barbera die?
Natural Causes caused Joseph Barbera's death in 2006.
| Cause of death | Natural Causes |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 95 years |
| Profession | Animator |
| Birthday | March 24, 1911 |
| Death date | December 18, 2006 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
That’s what keeps me going: dreaming, inventing, then hoping and dreaming some more in order to keep dreaming.
Joseph Barbera
My last days at MGM were like the fall of the Roman Empire in fast motion.
Joseph Barbera
Publicity gets more than a little tiring. You want it, you need it, you crave it, and you’re scared as hell when it stops.
Joseph Barbera
Making cartoons means very hard work at every step of the way, but creating a successful cartoon character is the hardest work of all.
Joseph Barbera
While I have never been a regular churchgoer, I’m anything but immune to the power and the majesty of the religious experience.
Joseph Barbera
