Animators who died on August 26

Take a focused look at the animators who passed away on August 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1980 Tex Avery

  Tex Avery was a pioneering American animator who revolutionized cartoon comedy, creating iconic characters and innovative animation...

• 2020 Joe Ruby

  American animator and television producer, co-founder of Ruby-Spears Productions and creator of numerous popular animated series like...