‘Scooby-Doo’ co-creator Ken Spears dead at 82

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Ken Spears was a TV writer and producer best known for co-creating Scooby-Doo.Spears began working at Hanna-Barbera Productions as a young man, where he met Joe Ruby (1933 – 2020). The two began writing together, creating “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” for Hanna-Barbera.

Scooby-Doo alongside his longtime creative partner, the late Joe Ruby, has died aged 82.The writer and producer passed away on Friday (November 6) from complications related to Lewy body dementia, his son Kevin confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.“Warner Bros. Animation is saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Spears and we send our warmest thoughts to his loved ones,” commented Sam Register, President of Warner Bros.

Ken Spears, who 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, has died. He was 82.

Variety, Spears’ son, Kevin Spears, said his father died on Friday due to complications related to Lewy body dementia.“Ken will forever be remembered for his wit, his story-telling, his loyalty to family, and his strong work ethic,” he said.