Stephen Hillenburg Diagnosed with ALS

[NerdyKairi]

Honestly his show inspired me to make my own cartoons and stuff, if one day my show gets greenlit i´ll dedicate one of the episodes to him.

 

[ssj4gogita4]

Honestly his show inspired me to make my own cartoons and stuff, if one day my show gets greenlit i´ll dedicate one of the episodes to him.

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[Honest Slug]

That's just horrible, terrible what these illnesses can do to people... I hope things can smoothly sail for him.

 

[BenPaz: Act Zero]

I just looked at the title and gasped in fear

 

[The Tide and Seeker]

When I heard about this, I was terribly sadden. My condolences to Stephen and the Hillenburg family.

 

[SpongeRoadie UK]

My condolences for Stephen and his entire family. I hope he can find a way to pull through. The man's done so much for so many people's childhood.

 

[BrickSponge2015]

oh man that sucks
I kinda hope the show ends before he dies just so he can see his creation through to the end...

 

[iedasb]

I hope this is fake news :(

I really hope he can get treatment, and stay good. :(

 

[TheGreatServer]

This is super bad :no:

 

[poplove]

So sad to hear this.

 

[Bugs Bunny]

Awww, I'm sorry to hear this :( I'm gonna miss this guy should he pass, he was instrumental in so many people's childhood and the animation industry. He seems like such a warm, nice guy just from the show he made. My prayers go out to his friends and family.

 

[The Navy]

Very sad to hear this. Unfortunately the disease is terminal, but hopefully for however long he's alive, he's happy and healthy for the most part.

 

[SpongeBob And Patrick]

Oh no! I really hope that this is fake...
But, still, though, it's sad!

 

[SmythTheCrow]

This ain't good! Good luck, Hillenburg!

 

[Donuts]

Life is a terminal illness, guys. Don't focus on the clock ticking down. We all have one.

Keep working on the show, Stephen. You do great work.

 

[SpongeBob And Patrick]

Life is a terminal illness, guys. Don't focus on the clock ticking down. We all have one.

You're totally right! I guess that I never thought of it that way, until now...

 

[KrustyKrab]

I feel like my childhood just shattered to pieces. :( Best of wishes to you, Stephen.

 

[Lightning McStorm]

This is really heartbreaking to hear. I feel so sorry for him.

 

[Yece]

I'm sorry for him and his family, at least he's able to do what he loves while he's able.

The show has had a major impact for me, and is the top reason why I'm pursuing a career in animation.

At least we can all indulge on his brilliance for now <3

 

[DigDugtrio]

Man this is depressing. I hope he turns out okay.