'Rick and Morty,' 'The Simpsons' animator dies at 54

Today (September 24), J. Michael Mendel, the animation producer of the famous animated series "Rick and Morty" and "The Simpsons", passed away at the age of 54. This world-renowned animation producer has won four Emmy Awards, but now we can only remember this excellent animation person who once brought us laughter through his works.

J. Michael Mendel

A spokesperson for Adult Swim, the online broadcast platform for "Rick and Morty", announced the news of J. Michael Mendel's death to the outside world, "Everyone at Adult Swim is saddened by the untimely death of Michael Mendel. Mike was a core member of the creative team of "Rick and Morty", and his outstanding talent and wisdom will be deeply missed. Mike was a widely respected Emmy Award winner who worked in the animation industry for 25 years. He guided and supported a generation of artists, writers and creators, and the entire community will feel his departure. In this difficult time, we express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues."

Rick and Morty

The Simpsons

Justin Roiland, co-producer of "Rick and Morty", also expressed grief and missed this important friend and partner on Twitter, "My friend, partner and executive producer Michael Mendel has passed away. I feel desperate and my heart is broken for his family. Mike, I don't know what to do without you by my side, I'm devastated."

Goodbye Mike, I miss the laughter you brought to us.