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SpongeBob SquarePants fans were shocked to learn on Tuesday that creator Stephen Hillenburg died at 57 following a battle with ALS.

Nickelodeon (where the animated series has aired since 1999) said, ?Steve imbued SpongeBob SquarePants with a unique sense of humor and innocence that has brought joy to generations of kids and families everywhere.