Joe Ruby

Joseph Clemens Ruby (March 30, 1933 – August 26, 2020) was an American animator, television editor, writer, and producer. He was the co-founder with Ken Spears of television animation production company Ruby-Spears Productions.[1] He was born in Los Angeles. He helped create Scooby-Doo, Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, and Jabberjaw.

Ruby died of natural causes on August 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, aged 87.[2]

References

  1. Itzkoff, Dave (April 12, 2010). "Jack Kirby's Heroes in Waiting" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. "Scooby-Doo Co-Creator Joe Ruby Dies at 87". Variety. August 27, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.