Thursday, October 28, 2010

ALEXANDER ANDERSON JNR PASSES

 

rocky and bullwinkle

Alexander Anderson Jr., creator of the classic cartoon 'Rocky and Bullwinkle,' has passed away at age 90, The Washington Post reports.

Anderson, a famed cartoonist and nephew of 'Mighty Mouse' creator Paul Terry, is also responsible for the creation of iconic characters Dudley Do-Right and Crusader Rabbit.

According to Anderson's son, Terry, his father died from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease in the Carmel, California, nursing home where he had been living.

Alexander Anderson Jr. is survived by his wife, two sons, three step-children, fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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