The man who created Spongebob Squarepants has died.Tributes to Stephen Hillenburg have been pouring in from around the world. Spongebob and his underwater friends are so popular that the cartoon aires in more than 200 countries and in 50 languages. We offer up just a taste.
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!