insert_link Hollywood Spongebob Creator Dead at 57 The creator of the hit Nickelodeon cartoon series “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Stephen Hillenburg, passed away on Monday at 57 years old. Hillenburg had been suffering with ALS, which he had been diagnosed with in March of 2017. “We are incredibly saddened by the news that Steve Hillenburg has passed away following a battle with ALS,” Nickelodeon said in a statement. “He was a beloved friend and long-time creative partner to everyone at Nickelodeon, and […] todayNovember 28, 2018