R.I.P. Iwao Takamoto
 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6243717.stm

Iwao Takamoto, the US animator who created cartoon dogs Scooby-Doo and Muttley, has died aged 81.

He was responsible for characters from The Flintstones and The Jetsons when he worked for the Hanna-Barbera studio.

And he assisted in the design of films including Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians and Cinderella, during a career spanning more than six decades.

Mr Takamoto was a vice-president at Warner Bros Animation at the time of his death, caused by heart failure.

He said he created Scooby-Doo after talking to someone who looked after Great Danes.

Farewell Mr. Takamoto, your works have entertained generations and will continue for generations more.

A toast to a man who has brought many wonderful characters to life. May he rest in peace.