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Stephen Hillenburg, creator of 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' dies at 57

Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the hit animated Nickelodeon series "SpongeBob SquarePants, died Monday after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 57.

"He was a beloved friend and long-time creative partner to everyone at Nickelodeon, and our hearts go out to his entire family," the cartoon network said in a statement Tuesday confirming his death.

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