Joe Ruby, Scooby-Doo creator, dies at 87

Joe Ruby, the co-creator of the cartoon series Scooby-Doo, has breathed his last. He was 87.

Ruby, who created the much-loved characters alongside his partner Ken Spears, died of natural causes in California on Wednesday.

A media outlet, citing Ruby's grandson Benjamin, reported that "he never stopped writing and creating, even as he aged."

On the other hand, Sam Register -Warner Bros' animation president - said Ruby 'made Saturday mornings special for so many children, including myself'. He called him a 'Beloved companion'.

Sam continued: 'He was one of the most prolific creators in our industry who gifted us some of animation's most treasured characters and it was a thrill to host him at our studio.'

Fans have taken to Twitter to thank the late animator and writer for helping to give them 'a wonderful childhood'.