Popular Post Guest hilaryfan80 Posted March 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2017 In an unfortunate turn of events, Stephen Hillenburg, the SpongeBob SquarePants creator, was diagnosed with ALS. He reported it with Variety. Read all about it here: https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/spongebob-squarepants-creator-stephen-hillenburg-reveals-als-diagnosis-1202007865/ Image credits to Allocca/Starpix/Rex/Shutterstock. View full article 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cha Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Oh gosh.. I feel so bad for the guy. Goes to show you anything can happen to anyone. At least he was allowed to fill out his dream about his franchise series. I hope he'll be alive for at least a few more years.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hilaryfan80 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That's terrible. Well, I hope everything goes well for him. Maybe we could do a fundraiser for ALS research on SBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark Tale Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That's awful to hear. Poor guy. At least he's still going to be working on the show for the time being, have to give him respect that, despite the illness he has. That takes true dedication. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphibia Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 that's sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDCB Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Heartbreaking news. SpongeBob gave me some of the best laughs in the more difficult times I've had, and this hits me really hard. If he doesn't manage to pull through, I hope he can at least enjoy the last few years of his life. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushingmayhem Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 So sad, ALS is a terrible disease. I appreciate all the work he's done for the site over the years. To hear this news is just heartbreaking for SB fans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpongeBob's #1 Fan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I remember learning about this disease earlier this school year! This is sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Dalmatian Street Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) I am not very good at speaking with sadness, in depth, but this really hit me in an emotional level to see that a creator of an animated show that seriously defined my childhood and liveliness as a fan of cartoon shows/animated movies, as well as an enthusiast/aspirant in animation and general, has became ill. I really hope for the best for Mr. Hillenburg, and the best for the future of the SpongeBob staff and the future of the show itself. This is just really sad to hear. I also hope for the best of the future for Nickelodeon/Nickelodeon Animation as well, even if I have stated many times that they have been on a rocky road. It must mean a lot for them to see that Hillenburg is diagnosed with a serious illness. Edited March 14, 2017 by Steel Sponge 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyanideFishbone Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, Steel Sponge said: I am not very good at speaking with sadness, in depth, but this really hit me in an emotional level to see that a creator of an animated show that seriously defined my childhood and liveliness as a fan of cartoon shows and animation and general, has became ill. I really hope for the best for Mr. Hillenburg, and the best for the future of the SpongeBob staff and the future of the show itself. This is just really sad to hear. Could not have said it better myself. Just.. this. Really this. It sucks so much. Spongebob was something that was there for me during a rough patch of my life and I hold it in high regard as it is among my favorite animated shows ever. I sincerely hope that Hillenburg will recover in the future. Really sad about this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG19 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 On 3/13/2017 at 8:35 PM, CyanideFishbone said: Could not have said it better myself. Just.. this. Really this. It sucks so much. Spongebob was something that was there for me during a rough patch of my life and I hold it in high regard as it is among my favorite animated shows ever. I sincerely hope that Hillenburg will recover in the future. Really sad about this. I'm afraid ALS is not something you recover from. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJack Horseman Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 14 hours ago, HelloMisterSpringtime said: I'm afraid ALS is not something you recover from. Jesus, it's that hopeless My best wishes goes for him. It's seriously heartbreaking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG19 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Yeah...I think it's safe to say that this not a hoax. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegiSpongie Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That's heartbreaking for someone who created something so wonderful to come down with something so terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Simpsons Posted March 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2017 I know I don't really post on the SpongeBob forum much and my interest for this show is starting to dwindle, but dang, this just made me feel heartbroken. I grew up with this show. I was born the year it was created. It was the complete basis of my childhood. It has changed my whole life and the way I live. I'm sure that's how most of you guys feel too. And well, hearing about this news just hits me in the heart so much. The man who was responsible for the show that shaped my childhood, Stephen Hillenburg, getting a terminal disease that he might not recover from. It just makes me really, really, really sad hearing news about this. If he dies, I feel like a part of my childhood will die along with it. But at least he'll still have this show and the people who work on it to carry on his legacy. Even if he does die, his legacy will still carry on in SpongeBob. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Squarepants Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Wow...this is just...terrible. ALS is unfortunately not an illness where you could easily be cured from. I just hope he lives as long as possible. He is one of the biggest inspirations to me when it came to the animation world. My condolences to him and to all of his family too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Sejima Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Honestly whatever you think of the shows he's been in during any time even what most people consider to be the dark ages of SpongeBob, you're flat out lying if you say this man has had no influence over the animation industry, clearly shown by the quick humor, connections with others who've worked on multiple projects with him, and an overall understanding of what kids like to watch, all of that and more has been shown through the passion of him and everyone else with SpongeBob and beyond, I'd say that's pretty good for a guy who originally studied and made a comic about marine biology. From the show, books, comics, DVD's, merchandise, everything was thanks to you, and very few people can say they've had that much of a positive impact on over millions of people, shown through a fanbase that's strong, always with memorable quotes to say. Whether it helped them get a laugh to alleviate boredom, or to get their minds off of any troubles and simply relax, whether it be those young enough to be easily impressionable and take a great influence from you, to those actually in the industry, or those burning off a nostalgia rush, your creations are all good for that. SpongeBob has always been a favorite for at least a few generations, and that is absolutely incredible. Get well Stephen, wish I could say something more deep and meaningful but in the end the outcome will be the same. Best of luck to you and the rest of the crew, friends, family, and anyone else close to him going forward, and to anyone else who has had someone they know and care for be struck with any illness that could be as severe as this. Thank you for all the smiles, laughs, and information you've shared with us all. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumbo Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Others before me in this thread have said what I would say better. I'll just say I'm gutted and I wish him the best for the time he has left. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauce Mama Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 This has hit me incredibly hard. To think that the creator of the show that is extremely near and dear to my heart has been diagnosed with this dreadful disease.....I am completely heartbroken. I mean I've watched the show since it came out when I was 3 years old, basically my whole life, so him and his characters have pretty much become a part of me. And hearing this terrible news.....i feel like I've been punched in the gut. I wish him the very best, he has been an influence to so many people. I just want him to be in as much peace as he possibly can during this difficult time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katniss Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Oh man, I don't know what to say...this news is so saddening to hear. So many people, myself included, grew up on this show and it'll always be close to our hearts. It really sucks that this isn't something that'll go away. I send good thoughts to him, his friends, and family. Thanks for everything, Stephen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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