Sad day in Cartoon history
In a career that spanned more than six decades, Iwao Takamoto assisted in the
designs of some of the biggest animated features and television shows, including
"Cinderella," "Peter Pan," "Lady and the Tramp" and "The Flintstones."
But it was Takamoto's creation of Scooby-Doo, the cowardly dog with an
adventurous heart, that captivated audiences and endured for generations.
Takamoto died Monday of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Warner
Bros. spokesman Gary Miereanu said. He was 81.
designs of some of the biggest animated features and television shows, including
"Cinderella," "Peter Pan," "Lady and the Tramp" and "The Flintstones."
But it was Takamoto's creation of Scooby-Doo, the cowardly dog with an
adventurous heart, that captivated audiences and endured for generations.
Takamoto died Monday of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Warner
Bros. spokesman Gary Miereanu said. He was 81.