Joe Ruby, the co-creator of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, has died at the age of 87.
The legendary animation writer and executive died of natural causes in Westlake Village, California, according to local reports.
Throughout his life, Ruby worked alongside Ken Spears at Hanna-Barbera Productions to create a number of successful series, with the pair developing Dynomutt, Dog Wonder and Jabberjaw together on top of Scooby-Doo.
Our thoughts are with Joe’s loved ones at this difficult time. Rest in peace.