Ken Spears Co-creator of Scooby-Doo Dies At 82
Spears co-created the character of Scooby-Doo and oversaw Saturday morning kids programming at CBS and ABC, all with his longtime creative partner, Joe Ruby
ENTERTAINMENT DESK: A four-time Emmy nominee and Co-creator of the famous cartoon Scooby-Doo, Ken Spears passed away at the age of 82 on Friday.
Spears co-created the character of Scooby-Doo and oversaw Saturday morning kids programming at CBS and ABC, all with his longtime creative partner, Joe Ruby.
The news of his death was confirmed by his son Kevin.
“My father breathed his last following complications that arose from Lewy body dementia”.
“Ken will forever be remembered for his wit, his storytelling, his loyalty to family and his strong work ethic,” said Kevin.
Spears had created the iconic cartoon series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! back in 1969 alongside his writing partner and cartoonist Joe Ruby who had also passed away earlier this year in August.
