Cartoonist who created Scooby-Doo dies - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Carlaz · 01-09-2007, 07:06 AM

Sad that we've lost another legendary cartoonist.

In a career that spanned more than six decades, Iwao Takamoto assisted in the designs of some of the biggest animated features and television shows, including "Cinderella," "Peter Pan," "Lady and the Tramp" and "The Flintstones."

But it was Takamoto's creation of Scooby-Doo, the cowardly dog with an adventurous heart, that captivated audiences and endured for generations.

Takamoto died Monday of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Warner Bros. spokesman Gary Miereanu said. He was 81.

Voxxyn · 01-09-2007, 07:20 AM

R.I.P.

Cassini90125 · 01-09-2007, 07:20 AM

Sad indeed. By coincidence, CN is playing "Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire" even as I type this. He'll be missed by many.

Howard · 01-09-2007, 07:56 AM

This is a bitter blow to THIS Scooby Doo fan. I have an original sketch done and signed by him to me, and a few animated cels signed by him to me as well. My thoughts go

out to his family.

Carlaz · 01-09-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duck2k

This is a bitter blow to THIS Scooby Doo fan. I have an original sketch done and signed by him to me, and a few animated cels signed by him to me as well. My thoughts go

out to his family.

Duck ~ What a beautiful keep-sake to have.

Imaginary Light · 01-09-2007, 11:50 AM

This is really sad. R.I.P.

One Radical Dude · 01-09-2007, 11:51 AM

This dude was great. I saw his name appear on credits for many different shows, including the Scooby-Doo series. May you rest peacefully, Mr. Takamoto.

Howard · 01-09-2007, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlaz

Duck ~ What a beautiful keep-sake to have.

I will post some pics of them later today.

Jabberwocky · 01-09-2007, 01:05 PM

AAHHHHH MY HEROES

THEY ARE DROPPING LIKE FLIES

D':

Howard · 01-09-2007, 07:13 PM

Here is my real treasure Carlaz:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...motoDaphne.jpg

01-09-2007, 07:06 AM	#1
Carlaz Foster's Legend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 860	Cartoonist who created Scooby-Doo dies Sad that we've lost another legendary cartoonist. In a career that spanned more than six decades, Iwao Takamoto assisted in the designs of some of the biggest animated features and television shows, including "Cinderella," "Peter Pan," "Lady and the Tramp" and "The Flintstones." But it was Takamoto's creation of Scooby-Doo, the cowardly dog with an adventurous heart, that captivated audiences and endured for generations. Takamoto died Monday of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Warner Bros. spokesman Gary Miereanu said. He was 81. Last edited by Carlaz; 01-09-2007 at 07:08 AM.

01-09-2007, 07:20 AM	#3
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	Sad indeed. By coincidence, CN is playing "Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire" even as I type this. He'll be missed by many. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

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Imaginary Light Princess of Zingapore, Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,746	This is really sad. R.I.P. __________________ Facebook Youtube Instagram

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One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	This dude was great. I saw his name appear on credits for many different shows, including the Scooby-Doo series. May you rest peacefully, Mr. Takamoto. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

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Voxxyn Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Zebes Posts: 1,069	R.I.P.

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Howard Desert Rat Zoom Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,359	This is a bitter blow to THIS Scooby Doo fan. I have an original sketch done and signed by him to me, and a few animated cels signed by him to me as well. My thoughts go out to his family.

01-09-2007, 01:05 PM	#9
Jabberwocky Permanent Resident I could be violet sky! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: High in the middle, round on the ends. Posts: 253	AAHHHHH MY HEROES THEY ARE DROPPING LIKE FLIES D':

01-09-2007, 07:13 PM	#10
Howard Desert Rat Zoom Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,359	Here is my real treasure Carlaz: http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...motoDaphne.jpg