The producer of "The Simpsons" and "Rick And Morty" dies

The producer of "The Simpsons" and "Rick And Morty" dies

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The world of animation is mourning, because at 54 years old animation producer J. Michael Mendel, winner of 4 Emmy Awards and recognized for his work in series such as "The Simpsons" and "Rick and Morty" died

The news was confirmed yesterday afternoon, by the statements of the chain of "Rick and Morty," Adult Swim, who said that: "All of us in Adult Swim are devastated by the premature death of Mike Mendel. Mike was the heart of the production family of ‘Rick and Morty’, we will miss his fantastic talent and ingenuity. ” communicated

"Mike was a winner of a universally respected Emmy with more than 25 years in the industry, who guided and supported a generation of artists, writers and creators and his absence will be felt by the entire community," they added from the chain.

For his part, the co-creator of the animated series, "Rick and Morty," Justin Roiland also lamented the departure of J. Michael Mendel, through social networks.

From the "Rick And Morty" team they lamented the premature departure of the acclaimed producer, winner of 4 Emmy awards.

I'm devastated My heart is broken by his family. I don't know what I'll do without you by my side Mike. I am destroyed, ”he published.

Mendel had a long career as a producer in Hollywood, began with the production of "The Critic" and subsequently participated in projects such as "Jerry Maguire" (1996) or "Big" (1998) and in 1989 he joined "The Simpsons" after leave «The Tracey Ullman Show» 

Between 1989 and 1999, Mendel produced 207 episodes winning three Emmys in 1995, 1997 and 1998, while a fourth award came in 2018 with Rick and Morty.

The world of animation is mourning. The producer of renowned series such as The Simpsons and Rick and Morty, J. Michael Mendel, has died at 54. Mendel had won four Emmy awards.

A spokesman for Adult Swim, the American channel where Rick and Morty is on the air, confirmed his death. ”All of us in Adult Swim are devastated by the unexpected death of Mike Mendel. Mike was the heart of Rick and Morty's production family, his fantastic talent and ingenuity will be greatly missed. Mike was a universally respected Emmy-winning producer with around 25 years in the industry, who guided and supported a generation of artists, screenwriters and creators and his absence will be felt throughout the community. Our deepest condolences to his family, his friends and his companions in this hard time. ”

Rick and Morty's co-creator, Justin Roiland, wanted to show his respect for Mendel through his Twitter account. “I don't know what he will do without you by my side Mike. I am destroyed".

Justin Roiland ✔ @JustinRoiland My friend, partner, and line producer Mike Mendel passed away. I am devastated. My heart breaks for his family. I don't know what I'm going to do without you by my side Mike. I'm destroyed.

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Mendel has been a producer with a long history in Hollywood, in a career that began with the production of The Critic. Later he would participate in projects such as Jerry Maguire (1996) or Big (1998). His career has always been closely linked to the world of animation with projects such as PJs and The Oblongs. Between 1989 and 1999, Mendel produced 207 episodes and won three consecutive Emmys. His fourth prize came in 2018 with Rick and Morty.