The man who made the childhood of many across the world ‘memorable’ with his creations passed away last week. The Oscar-winning director and creator of iconic cartoons ‘Tom and Jerry‘ and ‘Popeye‘ is no more. Yes, we are talking about Gene Deitch.

Gene Deitch, the legendary animator known in part for his work on Popeye and Tom & Jerry cartoons, has died at 95.https://t.co/uq9FHcWcd7 pic.twitter.com/8z6MJFsMLB
— ComicBook.com (@ComicBook) April 18, 2020

The American director, illustrator, animator, and comic artist breathed his last on Thursday. The news of his demise came yesterday. He passed away in Prague at the age of 95. Gene directed 13 episodes of Tom And Jerry for MGM between 1961 to 1962 and also directed a few episodes of Popeye for King Features between 1960 and 1963.

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Gene who was born in 1924 was getting trained to be a pilot. However, he went on to work as an illustrator for magazines before eventually turning towards animation. The news of his demise sent a wave of sadness among fans. Here is how they paid tribute to the iconic man:

https://twitter.com/javzirks/status/1252326770059227136

Legendary Tom & Jerry & Popeye director Gene Deitch died. Salute to you sir.. you made our childhood full
of entertainment.❤
R.I.P Gene Deitch (1924-2020) pic.twitter.com/4BTELpzhGf

— Umar Rao (@umar_says_) April 19, 2020

rest in peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #GeneDeitch #TomandJerry pic.twitter.com/5QFIzyqt0A
— V. (@auroracyan_) April 20, 2020

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Gene Deitch, the creator of Tom & Jerry has left for the Heavenly Creator. You added so much happiness to all our lives, no matter how young or old. Salute and Respect. #RIPGeneDeitch pic.twitter.com/vkysgNy4El
— Francis Joseph (@Francis_Joseph) April 21, 2020

R.I.P -Thank for making my childhood awesome 💔 #GeneDeitch pic.twitter.com/jReCjKaSxZ
— Raef Nazer (@RaefNazerr) April 21, 2020

https://twitter.com/Kari__Kaalan/status/1252523583500247041

Oscar-winning animator, comic artist & film director, #GeneDeitch leaves us at 95!

Thank you for making our childhood & adulthood so amazing with immortal characters like #TomandJerry & #Popeye which brought cheers.

Sir, your art shall be cherished forever ❤

Rest In Peace💐 pic.twitter.com/xWIOuCGVrv
— GreyMatters Communications (@GreyMattersPR) April 21, 2020

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https://twitter.com/dineshjoshi70/status/1252490478190288896

https://twitter.com/iAnilRamesh/status/1252467847218905088

Oscar-winning illustrator and animator of Tom and Jerry, Popeye director Gene Deitch passes away at 95 😢 Thank you for the hilarious series #TomandJerry (Image whatsapp fwd) #Prague pic.twitter.com/xFD09nVW2K
— BG Mahesh (@bgmahesh) April 20, 2020

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