Obituary of Stephen Hillenburg

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Stephen Hillenburg

Stephen Hillenburg (born August 21st, 1961 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma) was a TV Producer who was best known as the creator of the animated TV series "SpongeBob SquarePants". Stephen died on November 26th, 2018 and his death was due to issues related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was only 57 years old when he passed away.

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Stephen Hillenburg Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hillenburg, Stephen
    • Common Name: Stephen Hillenburg
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States
    • Birth Date: August 21, 1961
    • Age: 57 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Producer
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

    Stephen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Stephen McDannell Hillenburg
    • Father: Kelly N. Hillenburg Jr.
    • Mother: Nancy Hillenburg (née Dufour)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Karen Umland ​(married 1998-2018, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Clay Hillenburg

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV ProducerAmerican Born on August 21st Born in 1961 Born in Oklahoma Died in 2018 Died at age 57 Died from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Quotable Quotes:

"Stephen Hillenburg's life and legacy will continue to live on through his beloved creation, Spongebob Squarepants, and the joy and laughter it brings to people of all ages. (V)"

"Stephen Hillenburg lived a vibrant life filled with creativity and imagination until his passing. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-01 08:43:07
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