Obituary of William Hanna

William Hanna

William Denby Hanna (born July 14, 1910 in Melrose, New Mexico) was an animator and cartoonist who was best known for being the creator of many of the popular cartoons of the mid 21st century. His creations include “Tom and Jerry” including The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo and Yogi Bear. He also founded the animation studio and production company “Hanna-Barbera” along with Joseph Barbera. William died on March 22, 2001 and his death was because of esophageal cancer. He died at age 90.

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William Hanna Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hanna, William
Common Name: William Hanna
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Melrose, New Mexico, United States
Birth Date: July 14, 1910
Age: 90 (at death)
Occupations:
- Animator
- Cartoonist
Active Years: 1930-2001

Net Worth: $300 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Chartreuse (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

William's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Denby Hanna
Father: William John Hanna (1873-1949)
Mother: Avice Joyce Hanna (1881-1967)
Spouse/Partner:

Violet Blanch Wogatzke (married 1936-2001, his death)

Son(s):

David William Hanna

Daughter(s):

Bonnie Jean Hanna (1937-2022)

Death Notice:

Date: March 22 2001 at age 90
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Esophageal cancer
Interment: Buried at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest, California

Category Tags:

Animator Cartoonist American Born on July 14th Born in 1910 Born in New Mexico Died in 2001 Died at age 90 Died from Esophageal cancer

William's Notable Roles:

Tom and Jerry
The Flintstones
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Jetsons
Scooby-Doo
The Smurfs
Yogi Bear

Quotable Quotes:

"William Hanna will forever be remembered for his immense impact on the world of animation and his timeless creations that continue to bring joy and laughter to people of all ages. (V)"

Is Mr. William Hanna still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.