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Stephen Hillenburg, Creator of "Spongebob Squarepants" Dies at 57

       

        Stephen Hillenburg, producer, director, writer, and creator of the beloved animated tv show: "Spongebob Squarepants" sadly passed away due to complications from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) on November 26, 2018.
        ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a terminal disease in which a person's nerve cells break down and they are unable to physically function. Back in the Summer of 2014, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge gathered much awareness and donations for the disease.
        Hillenburg revealed his diagnosis of ALS in March of 2017 in an interview with Variety when he was in the early stages of the disease.
        "Spongebob Squarepants" is a defining aspect of my childhood and of many others worldwide. The multiple award-winning television series is a staple of Nickelodeon.
        "Spongebob Squarepants" first aired on May 1st, 1999, almost twenty years ago. The show has eleven seasons and two movies. Even though it has had its weird episodes, it has never failed to put a smile on my face. Every character is different but lovable in their own special ways.
        Fans of the show are petitioning to have the show's rendition of "Sweet Victory" which was shown on one of the show's most iconic episodes in its history: "Band Geeks" in honor of Hillenburg during the halftime of the 2019 Super Bowl. As of the time, this has been written, the petition has about 435, 275 signatures and is quickly increasing.
        Stephen Hillenburg has truly left behind a legacy and will be dearly missed.
        Will you sign the petition?

The Super Bowl Petition: https://www.change.org/p/nfl-have-sweet-victory-performed-at-the-super-bowl

Nickelodeon's Tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCr25I3hLXY

Stephen Hillenburg's Picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/143280085@N02/45165712795/in/photolist-2bP95S8-f2e6kd-PvVnPc-f1YQak-dw3Lko-8tcmAj-8JrTR8-bvELU-8tcn8f-2asWqTh-8tcjRL-8tchVs-oz7nja-6MUHvs-8t9hvB-akRubD-89Aqvo-9y6zN6-7baUDN-8tcnub-6vg2Cg-mE 

Where to Watch Spongebob Squarepants: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=ELeuaM3EnCO28 & http://www.nick.com/spongebob-squarepants/


     




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