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Joseph Barbera

Age: 95

with William Hanna, the founder of legendary cartoon studio Hanna-Barbera. In 1940, the two teamed up to create the award-winning series of Tom and Jerry shorts at MGM. In 1960 they created The Flintstones, bringing animation to prime-time television. The many other works they produced include The Jetsons, Super Friends, Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and the Powerpuff Girls.

Died: Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2006

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