Joe Ruby Fans have taken to Twitter to commend his contribution to the creation of the cartoon series Scoobydoo. They also thank the late animator and writer for helping to give them “a wonderful childhood”. Ruby died of natural causes in California on Wednesday.
It will be recalled that Ruby, alongside his creative partner Ken Spears, created the much-loved characters in the Cartoon
“He never stopped writing and creating, even as he aged,” said his grandson Benjamin Ruby.
Warner Bros’ animation president, Sam Register, said Ruby “made Saturday mornings special for so many children, including myself”.