2013 in animation

none May 2018 April 2021 2013 in animation is an overview of notable events, including notable awards, list of films released, television show debuts and endings, and notable deaths. Events January January 7: Cartoon Network announced the following:Goldberg Lesley January 7, 2013 Cartoon Network Adds More ‘Regular Show,’ ‘Annoying Orange,’ ‘Gumball’ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cartoon-network-adds-more-regular-409211/ live August 9, 2026 The Hollywood Reporter A fifth season renewal of Regular Show. A third season renewal of The Amazing World of Gumball. Additional episodes for The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange. January 11: The first episode of Sofia the First airs. January 28: Cartoon Network renews Adventure Time for sixth season."Cartoon Network Announces New and Returning Shows" (Press Release). TV Series Finales. January 28, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2026 February February 4: Japanese animation studio Science Saru is founded by director Masaaki Yuasa and producer Eunyoung Choi.https://www.sciencesaru.com/about Science SARU - About Science Saru Official Website November 16, 2020 Japanese February 10: Family Guy's 200th episode "Valentine's Day in Quahog" premieres on Fox. It was seen by just over 4.7 million viewers that night.Kondolojy, Amanda (February 12, 2013). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Family Guy' & 'The Cleveland Show' Adjusted Up; 'The Simpsons', '60 Minutes' & 'Revenge for Real' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2013. February 15: The Weinstein Company's animated film Escape from Planet Earth, directed by Cal Brunker and produced by Rainmaker Entertainment, is released in the U.S., to mostly negative reviews from critics. February 24: The 85th Academy Awards premiere, hosted by Seth MacFarlane. Brave by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.http://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2013 The 85th Academy Awards (2013) Nominees and Winners September 22, 2013 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences live https://web.archive.org/web/20141014074656/http://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2013 October 14, 2014 Paperman by John Kahrs wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. February 26: The Scooby-Doo direct-to-video film Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon releases on DVD, Blu-ray, and UltraViolet.Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (November 14, 2012). "PR: "Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon" DVD/Blu-ray/UltraViolet Combo Pack Coming February 26, 2013" (Press release). Toon Zone. Retrieved February 6, 2026. The movie is a crossover with Dynomutt, Dog Wonder. March March 22: The Croods, a film directed by Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco and produced by DreamWorks Animation, is released by 20th Century Fox. March 30: The second & final season of The Problem Solverz was released exclusively on Netflix. April April 7: The first episode of Attack on Titan is broadcast.http://www.shingeki.tv/onair https://web.archive.org/web/20130330061739/http://www.shingeki.tv/onair 放送情報 Broadcast Information 「進撃の巨人」製作委員会 Japanese March 30, 2013 shingeki.tv January 14, 2016 dead "MBS 4月6日より 毎週土曜25時58分～ ※4月13日は26時10分～" See rest of article for other broadcasting times. April 15: The first episode of Doki airs. April 23: The 6th & final season of Johnny Test begins on Cartoon Network with the premiere of the episode "Johnny on the Clock"."Shows A-Z - johnny Test on cartoon". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 29, 2026. The first episode of Teen Titans Go! aired on Cartoon Network. May May 7: 40th Annie Awards.40th Annie Award nominees and winners list https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-xpm-2013-feb-02-la-et-mn-40th-annie-award-nominations-winners-list-20130202-story.html Los Angeles Times May 7, 2018 February 2, 2013 May 12:"Sunday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'Once Upon a Time', 'The Simpsons' & 'Revenge' Adjusted Up - Ratings". Tvbythenumbers. December 15, 2012. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013. Bob's Burgers concludes its third season on Fox with the episode "The Unnatural". The season's finale was seen by over 3.3 million viewers that night. American Dad! concludes its ninth season on Fox with the episode "Da Flippity Flop", guest starring sport athletes Shaun White & Jonny Moseley. The season's finale was seen by just over 4 million viewers that night. May 19:"Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons' & 'The Cleveland Show' Adjusted Up, 'The Billboard Music Awards', 'America's Funniest Home Videos' & '60 Minutes' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2013. The Cleveland Show's final episodes, "Crazy Train" and "Wheel! Of! Family!", premiere on Fox. The series was cancelled due to the show's declining ratings over its run. Cleveland later returned to Family Guy in Season 12's "He's Bla-ack!", along with his new family. Episode viewership: "Crazy Train" (2.14 million), "Wheel! Of! Family!" (2.43 million) The Simpsons concludes its 24th season on Fox with the following episodes: "The Saga of Carl", guest starring Icelandic band Sigur Rós. (viewership: 4.01m) "Dangers on a Train", guest starring Seth MacFarlane & Lisa Lampanelli. (viewership: 4.52m) Family Guy concludes its 11th season on Fox with the following episodes: "Roads to Vegas" (viewership: 5.28m) "No Country Club for Old Men" (viewership: 5.16m) May 24: Blue Sky Studios releases Epic, directed by Chris Wedge. June June 1: The Hub is renamed to Hub Network. June 16: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls is released. June 21: Pixar's Monsters University is released.June 2024 July July 3: Illumination's Despicable Me 2 was released. July 17: Turbo, a sports comedy film directed by David Soren and produced by DreamWorks Animation, was released by 20th Century Fox. July 18: RWBY premieres on Rooster Teeth. July 20: The Wind Rises, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli, is released in Japan.October 2026 July 21: The Animation Domination High-Def block launches in the Fox Broadcasting Company. August August 2: The Gravity Falls Season one finale, "Gideon Rises" premiered on Disney Channel, it was seen by over 3 million viewers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/05/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-south-america-wins-night-wwe-smackdowngravity-falls-american-pickers-more/195500/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130809134720/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/05/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-south-america-wins-night-wwe-smackdowngravity-falls-american-pickers-more/195500/ dead August 9, 2013 Friday Cable Ratings: Gold Rush South America Wins Night, WWE Smackdown, Gravity Falls, American Pickers & More August 23, 2013 Bibel Sara August 5, 2013 TV by the Numbers August 9: Klay Hall's Planes, produced by Disneytoon Studios as a spin-off of Pixar's Cars franchise, is released theatrically, to negative reviews from critics. August 12: The first episode of Paw Patrol is broadcast.June 2024 Regular Show concluded its fourth season on Cartoon Network.July 2025 August 16: The Phineas and Ferb and Marvel hour-long crossover event, "Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel" premiered on Disney Channel, just like the Gravity Falls season finale, it was seen by over 3 million viewers.http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/08/19/fridays-cable-ratings-gold-rush-phineas-and-ferb-top-charts-961015/cable_20130816/ Friday's Cable Ratings: "Gold Rush," "Phineas & Ferb" Top Charts The Futon Critic August 19, 2013 December 29, 2014 A sneak peek of the other Disney Channel animated series, Wander Over Yonder airs right after.Disney Channel TV Listings http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCSGrid.do?stnNum=10171&channel=172 Zap2it 27 July 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20130812220317/http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCSGrid.do?stnNum=10171&channel=172 2013-08-12 August 20: The Scooby-Doo direct-to-video film Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright releases on DVD, Blu-ray, & UltraViolet.Gencarelli, Mike (August 7, 2013). "Blu-ray Review "Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright"". mediamikes.com. Retrieved February 6, 2026. September September 2: The first two episodes from Season 5 of Regular Show premiere on Cartoon Network. July 2025 Uncle Grandpa airs its first two episodes on Cartoon Network. September 4: Futurama aired its final episode on Comedy Central after four seasons and 52 episodes. The show would be revived again in 2022, with Hulu ordering 20 episodes for 2023. September 13: Wander Over Yonder made its official premiere on Disney Channel, it was seen by over 3 million viewers.Bibel Sara http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/16/friday-cable-ratings-wwe-smackdown-wins-night-lengend-of-korra-jessie-what-not-to-wear-fast-n-loud-more-more/202782/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130918045611/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/16/friday-cable-ratings-wwe-smackdown-wins-night-lengend-of-korra-jessie-what-not-to-wear-fast-n-loud-more-more/202782/ dead September 18, 2013 Friday Cable Ratings: WWE Smackdown Wins Night, Legend of Korra, Jessie, What Not to Wear, Fast N Loud & More TV by the Numbers Tribune Media September 16, 2013 September 22, 2013 September 25: Season 17 of South Park begins on Comedy Central with the premiere of the episode "Let Go, Let Gov". It was seen by just nearly 2.9 million viewers that night.Kondolojy, Amanda (September 26, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'South Park' Wins Night + 'The Challenge: Rivals II', 'Key & Peele', 'The Daily Show', 'The Colbert Report' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2013. September 27: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn and produced by Sony Pictures Animation, is released, to generally positive responses from both critics and audiences. September 29:Bibel, Sara (October 1, 2013). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons' & 'Bob's Burgers' Adjusted Up; 'Revenge' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2013. Season 25 of The Simpsons begins on Fox with the premiere of the episode "Homerland", guest starring Kevin Michael Richardson and Kristen Wiig. The season's premiere was seen by over 6.3 million viewers that night. Season 4 of Bob's Burgers begins on Fox with the premiere of the episode "A River Runs Through Bob". The season's premiere was seen by over 4.4 million viewers that night. Season 12 of Family Guy begins on Fox with the premiere of the episode "Finders Keepers", guest starring Yvette Nicole Brown & Lea Thompson. The season's premiere was seen by 5.2 million viewers that night. Season 10 of American Dad! begins on Fox with the premiere of the episode "Steve & Snot's Test-Tubular Adventure". The season's premiere was seen by over 4.3 million viewers that night. October October 7: PBS Kids rebrands with new promos and bumpers, shutting down PBS Kids Preschool Block and PBS Kids Go!. The same day, Peg + Cat premieres to positive reviews. November November 1: Free Birds, directed by Jimmy Hayward and produced by Reel FX Animation Studios as its first original animated feature film, is released by Relativity Media, to negative reviews from critics. November 4: Steven Universe airs its first episodes on Cartoon Network. November 11: The SpongeBob SquarePants episode "SpongeBob, You're Fired" premieres on Nickelodeon, originally broadcast in Greece four months earlier.Suebsaeng Asawin Former Gay Propagandist SpongeBob SquarePants Is Now a Conservative Darling https://www.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2013/11/spongebob-squarepants-fox-news-food-stamps-unemployment-episode Mother Jones October 9, 2023 November 5, 2013 November 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131108021645/http://www.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2013/11/spongebob-squarepants-fox-news-food-stamps-unemployment-episode live It was condemned for "slamming the benefits of Unemployment".Entertainment- Fox News Uses 'SpongeBob' Episode to Attack Poor People (Video) http://www.usprocyclingnews.com/entertainment-23/fox-news-uses-039-spongebob-039-episode-to-attack-poor-people-video-1720.html U.S. Pro Cycling News October 9, 2023 October 31, 2013 November 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131103221924/http://www.usprocyclingnews.com/entertainment-23/fox-news-uses-039-spongebob-039-episode-to-attack-poor-people-video-1720.html live November 13: PBS Kids Sprout renamed to Sprout. November 22: Walt Disney Pictures releases Frozen, which becomes a global phenomenon, also released in the Mickey Mouse cartoon Get a Horse!. November 23: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, directed by Isao Takahata (as his final directorial anime film before his death in April 2018) and produced by Studio Ghibli, is released in Japan.October 2026 November 24: The Family Guy episode "Life of Brian" premieres on Fox, in which Brian Griffin dies.https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/family-guy-2013/episode-6-season-12/life-of-brian/100148 https://web.archive.org/web/20131202232413/http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/family-guy-2013/episode-6-season-12/life-of-brian/100148 dead December 2, 2013 Family Guy Episode: 'Life of Brian' TV Guide 2013-11-25 mdy-all December December 2: Rick and Morty debuts on Adult Swim. December 3: The Amazing World of Gumball concludes its second season on Cartoon Network with the premiere of the episode "The Finale".July 2025 December 11: South Park concludes its 17th season on Comedy Central with the episode "The Hobbit". It was seen by over 2.1 million viewers that night.Bibel, Sara (December 12, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night, 'American Horror Story', 'South Park', 'Rodeo Girls', 'Key & Peele' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013. December 15: Brian Griffin is revived in the Family Guy episode "Christmas Guy".https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/family-guy-2013/episode-8-season-12/christmas-guy/100148 https://web.archive.org/web/20131204043302/http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/family-guy-2013/episode-8-season-12/christmas-guy/100148 dead December 4, 2013 Family Guy Episode Guide 2013 Season 12 - Christmas Guy, Episode 8 TVGuide.com 2013-12-17 mdy-all December 18: The Hole is added to the National Film Registry.Library of Congress announces 2013 National Film Registry selections Washington Post December 18, 2013 https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/library-of-congress-announces-2013-national-film-registry-selections/2013/12/17/eba98bce-6737-11e3-ae56-22de072140a2_story.html?tid=hpModule_ef3e52c4-8691-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394 December 18, 2013https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/film-registry/complete-national-film-registry-listing/ Complete National Film Registry Listing Library of Congress May 15, 2020 Awards Academy Award for Best Animated Feature: Brave Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film: Paperman Animation Kobe Feature Film Award: The Garden of Words Annecy International Animated Film Festival Cristal du long métrage: Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury Annie Award for Best Animated Feature: Frozen Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Animated Feature Film: Koo! Kin-Dza-Dza BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film: Frozen César Award for Best Animated Film: Loulou, l'incroyable secret European Film Award for Best Animated Film: The Congress Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film: Frozen Goya Award for Best Animated Film: Underdogs Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year: The Wind Rises Japan Media Arts Festival Animation Grand Prize: Approved for Adoption Mainichi Film Awards - Animation Grand Award: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Films released List of animated feature films of 2013 Television series debuts List of animated television series of 2013 Date Title Channel Year January 10 Rocket Monkeys Teletoon 2013–2016 January 11 Sofia the First Disney Junior 2013–2018 January 16 Legends of Chima Cartoon Network 2013–2014 February 2 Pokémon: BW: Adventures in Unova 2013 February 18 Sarah & Duck CBeebies 2013–2017 March 17 Angry Birds Toons Toons.tv 2013–2016 March 23 Monsters vs. Aliens Nickelodeon 2013–2014 March 25 Max Steel Disney XD, Teletoon 2013–2015 March 29 Lalaloopsy Nick Jr. April 7 Attack on Titan MBS, NHK G, Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu, Toonami 2013–2023 April 15 Henry Hugglemonster Disney Junior 2013–2015 April 19 Creative Galaxy Amazon Video 2013–2019 April 23 Teen Titans Go! Cartoon Network 2013–present May 25 Sanjay and Craig Nickelodeon 2013–2016 May 26 Avengers Assemble Disney XD 2013–2019 June 10 Grojband Teletoon 2013–2015 June 15 Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures Disney XD June 28 Mickey Mouse Disney Channel 2013–2019 July 4 Camp Lakebottom Teletoon 2013–2017 July 11 Bee and PuppyCat Cartoon Hangover 2013–2020 July 13 Beware the Batman Cartoon Network, Adult Swim 2013–2014 Packages from Planet X Disney XD, Teletoon Bounty Hunters CMT 2013 July 21 Axe Cop Fox 2013–2015 High School USA! July 27 Pokémon: BW: Adventures in Unova and Beyond Cartoon Network 2013 August 1 The Awesomes Hulu 2013–2015 August 3 Rabbids Invasion France 3, Nickelodeon 2013–2017 Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion YTV 2013–2015 August 11 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. Disney XD August 12 PAW Patrol Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TVO Kids 2013–present August 16 Wander Over Yonder Disney Channel, Disney XD 2013–2016 August 26 Xiaolin Chronicles Disney XD, Gulli 2013–2015 September 2 Uncle Grandpa Cartoon Network 2013–2017 September 21 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! Teletoon, Nine Network 2013–2015 September 29 Julius Jr. Nick Jr. October 3 Kill la Kill MBS, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Daisuki, Toonami 2013–2014 October 7 Peg + Cat PBS Kids 2013–2018 October 12 Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch Hub Network 2013–2014 November 4 Steven Universe Cartoon Network 2013–2019 November 6 Mother Up! Hulu, City 2013–2014 November 10 Barry Tales YouTube 2013–present November 23 Lucas Bros. Moving Co. Fox, FXX 2013–2014 Golan the Insatiable 2013–2015 December 2 Rick and Morty Adult Swim 2013–present December 24 Turbo FAST Netflix 2013–2016 Television series endings Date Title Channel Year Notes January 3 Generator Rex Cartoon Network 2010–2013 Cancelled January 7 Motorcity Disney XD 2012–2013 January 26 Stoked Teletoon 2009–2013 Pokémon: BW: Rival Destinies Cartoon Network 2012–2013 Ended January 28 Tron: Uprising Disney XD February 14 Handy Manny Disney Junior 2006–2013 February 15 Planet Sheen Nicktoons 2010–2013 March 9 Dan Vs. The Hub 2011–2013 March 16 Green Lantern: The Animated Series Cartoon Network March 25 Sid the Science Kid PBS Kids 2008–2013 March 30 The Problem Solverz Netflix 2011–2013 Cancelled April 5 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Cartoon Network 2010–2013 Ended May 5 The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Disney XD 2011–2013 May 19 The Cleveland Show Fox 2009–2013 May 22 Almost Naked Animals YTV 2011–2013 Cancelled July 12 The Backyardigans Nick Jr. 2004–2013 Ended July 20 Pokémon: BW: Adventures in Unova Cartoon Network 2013 July 26 Transformers: Prime Hub Network 2010–2013 August 17 Scaredy Squirrel YTV 2011–2013 August 25 Speed Racer: The Next Generation Nicktoons 2008–2013 September 4 Futurama Comedy Central 1999–2003, 2008–2013 Ended, until revived by Hulu in 2023 September 14 Sidekick YTV 2010–2013 Ended September 28 Bounty Hunters CMT 2013 Cancelled October 27 Metalocalypse Adult Swim 2006–2013 Ended November 2 The Looney Tunes Show Cartoon Network 2011–2013 November 16 Pound Puppies Hub Network 2010–2013 December 2 Mad Cartoon Network December 7 Pokémon: BW: Adventures in Unova and Beyond 2013 December 28 Kaijudo Hub Network 2012–2013 Cancelled Television season premieres DateTitleSeasonChannel, StreamingMarch 23The Fairly OddParents9NickelodeonMarch 30The Problem Solverz2NetflixApril 1Mad4Cartoon NetworkApril 23Johnny Test6June 7Fish Hooks3Disney ChannelSeptember 2Regular Show5Cartoon NetworkSeptember 25South Park17Comedy CentralSeptember 29American Dad!10FoxBob's Burgers4Family Guy12The Simpsons25 Television season finales DateTitleSeasonChannelFebruary 18Robot Chicken6Adult SwimMarch 4Mad3Cartoon NetworkMay 12American Dad!9FoxBob's Burgers3May 17Fish Hooks2Disney ChannelMay 19Family Guy11FoxThe Simpsons24August 2Gravity Falls1Disney ChannelAugust 12Regular Show4Cartoon NetworkSeptember 4Futurama7The show originally ended again with this season until it was revived for Hulu nearly 10 years later.Comedy CentralDecember 3The Amazing World of Gumball2Cartoon NetworkDecember 11South Park17Comedy Central Births August August 5: Pyper Braun, American actress (voice of Bitsy, Phoebe and Frankie in SuperKitties). Deaths January January 7: Huell Howser, American television personality, actor, producer, writer and singer (voice of Backson in Winnie the Pooh, himself in The Simpsons episode "Oh Brother, Where Bart Thou?"), dies from prostate cancer at age 67.Goolsby Denise TV host Huell Howser spent final days at Palm Springs refuge http://www.mydesert.com/article/20130109/NEWS01/301090005/TV-host-Huell-Howser-spent-final-days-Palm-Springs-refuge The Desert Sun January 30: Patty Andrews, American singer (co-sung the Johnny Fedora and Alice Blue Bonnet segment in Make Mine Music, and Little Toot in Melody Time), dies at age 94. February February 1: Robin Sachs, English actor (voice of Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four, Sergeant Sam Roderick in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Mrs. Puff, You're Fired"), dies from a heart attack at age 61.Barnes Mike http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robin-sachs-dies-buffy-vampire-slayer-419435 Actor Robin Sachs Dies at 61 The Hollywood Reporter February 7, 2013 February 10: W. Watts Biggers, American writer (co-creator of Underdog), dies at age 85.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/arts/television/w-watts-biggers-creator-of-underdog-cartoon-dies-at-85.html?hpw Slotnick Daniel E W. Watts Biggers, Creator of 'Underdog' Cartoon, Dies at 85 The New York Times February 18, 2013 subscription February 16: Harald Siepermann, German comics artist and animator (Alfred J. Kwak), dies at age 50.Amid Amid Amidi Amidi Harald Siepermann (1962-2013) https://www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/harald-siepermann-1962-2013-78050.html Cartoon Brew 2013-02-16 2013-03-02RIP Harald Siepermann http://animatie.blog.nl/nieuws-2/2013/02/16/rip-harald Animatie.blog.nl 2013-02-20 2013-03-02 February 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130218121248/http://animatie.blog.nl/nieuws-2/2013/02/16/rip-harald dead https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/siepermann_harald.htm Harald Siepermann lambiek.net May 15, 2020 February 17: Richard Briers, British actor (narrator of Roobarb and Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk, voice of Noddy in the 1975 Noddy TV series and Fiver in Watership Down), dies at age 79. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2013/feb/18/richard-briers-good-life-dies The Good Life's Richard Briers dies at 79 18 February 2013 Guardian UK Ben Dowell 18 February 2013 Paton, Maureen https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10422484/Lucy-Briers-Emphysema-robbed-my-father-of-his-laughter.html Lucy Briers: 'Emphysema robbed my father of his laughter' The Daily Telegraph 2 November 2013 2 July 2022 February 21: Bob Godfrey, British animator (Roobarb, Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk, Henry's Cat, Great), dies at age 91.Bob Godfrey, Roobarb animator, dies aged 91, BBC News, February 22, 2013. Armen Mirzaian, Iranian-born American animator, storyboard artist (Cartoon Network Studios, Hasbro Studios, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.) and writer (Adventure Time), dies from a car accident at age 35.https://www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/obituaries/name/armen-mirzaian-obituary?sid=95364663&v=forestlawn&pid=179001633&view=guestbook Armen Mirzaian Obituary Legacy.com March 24, 2016 March 3, 2022 March March 5: Goro Naya, Japanese voice actor (voice of Inspector Zenigata in Lupin III), dies at age 83. March 7: Max Ferguson, Canadian radio personality and actor (voice of Hulk in The Marvel Super Heroes), dies at age 89.Max Ferguson's 'Rawhide' was the heart and soul of Canada's airwaves https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/max-fergusons-rawhide-was-the-heart-and-soul-of-canadas-airwaves/article9849725/ Globe and Mail Canada Michael Lennick 16 March 2013 26 January 2021 March 13: Malachi Throne, American actor (voice of God in Animaniacs, Mongke in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Ranakar in Green Lantern: First Flight, Fingers in the Batman Beyond episode "Speak No Evil", The Judge in The New Batman Adventures episode "Judgement Day"), dies at age 84.Slotnik Daniel E. Malachi Throne, Actor on TV, Dies at 84 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/arts/television/malachi-throne-actor-in-it-takes-a-thief-dies-at-84.html March 26, 2013 The New York Times March 24, 2013 limited live https://web.archive.org/web/20130325042636/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/arts/television/malachi-throne-actor-in-it-takes-a-thief-dies-at-84.html March 25, 2013 March 20: Jack Stokes, British animator and film director (worked on Yellow Submarine and Roobarb), dies at age 92.Hieronimus Robert R. The Creators of The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine': Where Are They Now? Animation World Magazine July 1998 3 4 http://www.awn.com/mag/issue3.4/3.4pages/3.4creators.html March 28, 2013 AWN, Inc. March 26: Don Payne, American screenwriter and producer (The Simpsons), dies at age 48.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/29/arts/television/don-payne-simpsons-scriptwriter-dies-at-48.html Don Payne, 'Simpsons' Scriptwriter, Dies at 48 The New York Times 2013-03-30 Slotnik Daniel 2013-03-29 subscriptionhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-oct-05-me-camp5-story.html Hamilton Camp, 70; Folk Singer, Comic and TV and Movie Actor Valerie J. Nelson Los Angeles Times 5 October 2005 Mike Voorheis Simpsons writer Don Payne, Wilmington native, dies March 27, 2013 https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2013/03/27/simpsons-writer-don-payne-wilmington-native-dies/30934714007/ Star-News 2013-03-27 R.I.P. Don Payne March 27, 2013 https://deadline.com/2013/03/don-payne-dies-screenwriter-thor-simpsons-462323/ Deadline Hollywood 2013-03-27https://variety.com/2013/film/news/don-payne-writer-for-thor-simpsons-dies-at-48-1200329645/ Don Payne, Writer For 'Thor,' 'Simpsons,' Dies at 48 Variety 2013-03-27 2013-03-21 McNary, Dave March 28: Manuel García Ferré, Argentine cartoonist and animator (Hijitus), dies at age 83.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/garcia-ferre_manuel.htm Manuel García Ferré lambiek.net April 7, 2018 April April 3: Jean Sincere, American actress (voice of Mrs. Hogenson in The Incredibles), dies at age 93.Stage and Screen Actress Jean 'Sinny' Sincere Zambello Passes Away http://movies.broadwayworld.com/article/Stage-and-Screen-Actress-Jean-Sinny-Sincere-Zambello-Passes-Away-20130405 Broadway World 2013-04-05 2013-04-08 April 8: Greg Kramer, British-Canadian author, actor, director and magician (voice of Anton in George and Martha, Nemo in Arthur, additional voices in Tripping the Rift), dies at age 52.renaissance man' Greg Kramer dies on eve of rehearsals, The Globe and Mail, 9 April 2013. April 11: Jonathan Winters, American actor and comedian (voice of Mr. Freebus and Roger Gustav in The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley, Grandpa and Papa Smurf in The Smurfs franchise, Coach Cadaver in Gravedale High, Wade Pig in Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Summer Vacation, The Thief in Arabian Knight, narrator in Frosty Returns, Santa Claus in Santa vs. the Snowman 3D, Old Clown in the Johnny Bravo episode "I Used to Be Funny", Sappy Stanley in the Tiny Toon Adventures episode "Who Bopped Bugs Bunny?", Stinkbomb D. Basset in the Animaniacs episode "Smell Ya Later", himself and Maude Frickert in The New Scooby-Doo Movies episode "The Frikert Fracas"), dies at age 87.Comedian Jonathan Winters Dies At 87 https://web.archive.org/web/20160924141351/http://bhcourier.com/comedian-jonathan-winters-dies-87/ September 24, 2016 , The Beverly Hills Courier, April 12, 2013Jonathan Winters dead at 87 http://www.baltimorenewsjournal.com/2013/04/12/jonathan-winters-dead-at-87/ BaltimoreNewsJournal.com April 12, 2013 April 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130426094344/http://www.baltimorenewsjournal.com/2013/04/12/jonathan-winters-dead-at-87/ dead April 13: József Gémes, Hungarian animator and film director (Heroic Times, Willy the Sparrow), dies at age 73. April 14: Mike Road, American actor (voice of Race Bannon in Jonny Quest, Zandor in The Herculoids, Ugh in Space Ghost and Dino Boy), dies at age 95.http://kryptonradio.com/2013/09/19/obituary-our-childhood/ Obituary: Our Childhood June 16, 2023 April 20, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190420170752/https://kryptonradio.com/2013/09/19/obituary-our-childhood/ dead April 16: Pat Summerall, American football player and sportscaster (voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday"), dies from cardiac arrest at age 82.Schwab Frank https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/pat-summerall-former-giants-kicker-giant-broadcasting-industry-215957376--nfl.html Pat Summerall, former Giants kicker and giant in the broadcasting industry, passes away at age 82 Yahoo! Sports April 16, 2013 April 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130419083559/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/pat-summerall-former-giants-kicker-giant-broadcasting-industry-215957376--nfl.html live April 23: Philip L. Clarke, American voice actor, dies at age 74. April 27: Kathleen Fleming, American producer (The Lego Group), dies at age 39.May 3, 2013 Kathleen Fleming, Lego Production Exec, Dies at 39 https://variety.com/2013/film/news/kathleen-fleming-lego-production-exec-dies-at-39-1200449770/ Variety May May 7: Ray Harryhausen, American animator and special effects creator (Mighty Joe Young, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Jason and the Argonauts, Clash of the Titans), dies at age 92.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/movies/ray-harryhausen-cinematic-special-effects-innovator-dies-at-92.html Ray Harryhausen, Whose Creatures Battled Jason and Sinbad, Dies at 92 The New York Times Patrick J. Lyons 2013-05-07 2016-08-27 mdy-all May 13: Dr. Joyce Brothers, American psychologist, television personality, advice columnist and writer (voiced herself in The Simpsons episode "Last Exit to Springfield", and the Pinky and the Brain episode "The Pinky and the Brain Reunion Special"), dies from respiratory failure at age 85.Dr. Joyce Brothers, 85; TV psychologist and columnist Martin Weil May 13, 2013 The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/dr-joyce-brothers-85-tv-psychologist-and-columnist/2013/05/13/ded09af8-bc1c-11e2-9b09-1638acc3942e_story.html May 16: Mike Stuart, British animator (The Beatles, Yellow Submarine, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Wind in the Willows) and director (The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends, Kipper), dies at an unknown age. May 18: Arthur Malet, English actor (voice of Mr. Ages in The Secret of NIMH, King Eidilleg in The Black Cauldron, Jesaja in Felidae, Travelling Salesman and Major Domo in Anastasia), dies at age 85.October 12, 2013 Arthur Malet Obituary - Santa Monica, California - Tributes.com http://www.tributes.com/show/Arthur-Malet-95985452 https://web.archive.org/web/20131012015307/http://www.tributes.com/show/Arthur-Malet-95985452 dead 2013-10-12 March 13, 2024 May 31: Jean Stapleton, American actress (voice of Mrs. Jenkins in Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World), dies at age 90. Jean Stapleton, Who Played Archie Bunker's Better Angel, Dies at 90 Bruce Weber June 1, 2013 June 2, 2013 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/02/arts/television/jean-stapleton-who-played-archies-better-angel-dies-at-90.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 subscriptionBotelho Greg Actress Jean Stapleton, from 'All in the Family,' dies http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/01/showbiz/jean-stapleton-obit/index.html June 2, 2013 CNN June 1, 2013starpulse.com https://web.archive.org/web/20130707050501/http://www.starpulse.com/news/Dave_Simpson/2013/06/07/sally_struthers_remembers_onscreen_mum July 7, 2013 June June 11: Babi Floyd, American actor and singer (voice of Sock and Vowells Announcer in the Between the Lions episode "The Lost Rock", Face in Nick Jr., additional voices in Courage the Cowardly Dog, performed the Pokérap in Pokémon: Indigo League, announcer for Nickelodeon and Nick on CBS), dies at age 59. June 19: James Gandolfini, American actor and producer (voice of Carol in Where the Wild Things Are), dies from a heart attack at age 51.Saudelli Giuilia June 21, 2013 Autopsy Confirms James Gandolfini Died of Heart Attack ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/autopsy-confirms-james-gandolfini-died-heart-attack/story?id=19453357 live April 8, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20160404162039/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/autopsy-confirms-james-gandolfini-died-heart-attack/story?id=19453357 April 4, 2016 June 20: John David Wilson, British animator and animation producer (Walt Disney Company, UPA, Fine Arts Films, the animated opening sequence of Grease, Peter Pan and the Pirates), dies at age 93.John D Wilson obituaryJune 2024 June 21: Jerry Dexter, American actor (voice of Chuck in Shazzan, Alan in Josie and the Pussycats, Ted in Goober and the Ghost Chasers, Aqualad in Aquaman, Sunfire in the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode of the same name), dies at age 78.Yowp http://yowpyowp.blogspot.com/2013/07/jerry-dexter.html Yowp: Jerry Dexter Yowpyowp.blogspot.com 2013-07-02 2013-07-11 June 29: Ryūtarō Nakamura, Japanese film director and animator (Serial Experiments Lain, Kino's Journey, Ghost Hound, Despera), dies at age 58.Serial Experiments Lain Director Ryutaro Nakamura Passes Away https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-25/serial-experiments-lain-director-ryutaro-nakamura-passes-away Anime News Network July 22, 2014 July 25, 2013 July July 8: Eunice Macaulay, British animator and film producer (Special Delivery), dies at age 90."Eunice Macaulay". ObitTree. Accessed March 7, 2018. (Obituary). July 13: Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and musician (voice of Finn Hudson in The Cleveland Show episode "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Roberta?", himself in The Simpsons episode "Elementary School Musical"), dies from an alcohol and heroin overdose at age 31.'Glee' star Cory Monteith found dead in hotel in Canada https://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/14/showbiz/glee-star-dead/index.html CNN July 14: Tonino Accolla, Italian actor (dub voice of Homer Simpson in The Simpsons), dies at age 64.È morto Tonino Accolla, voce italiana di Homer Simpson e Eddie Murphy (in Italian) July 22: Dennis Farina, American actor (voice of Frank Russo in The Looney Tunes Show episode "Daffy Duck, Esquire", Wildcat in the Justice League Unlimited episode "The Cat and the Canary", himself in the Family Guy episode "The Most Interesting Man in the World"), dies at age 69.July 22, 2013 Dennis Farina Dead -- 'Law & Order' Star Dies at 69 https://www.tmz.com/2013/07/22/dennis-farina-dead-law-and-order-star-dies-at-69/ June 27, 2023 TMZ en July 30: Ron Dias, American animator and painter (worked for Don Bluth and Walt Disney Company), dies at age 76.C. Edwards http://www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/background-painter-ron-dias-dies-at-76-86917.html Background Painter Ron Dias Dies at 76 Cartoon Brew 2013-08-03 2013-09-14 mdy-all July 31: Michael Ansara, American actor (voice of Mr. Freeze in the DC Animated Universe, General Warhawk in Rambo: The Force of Freedom, Vashtar in the Thundarr the Barbarian episode "Prophecy of Peril", Hiawatha Smith in the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode "Quest of the Red Skull"), dies at age 91.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/03/arts/michael-ansara-actor-who-played-cochise-and-kang-dies-at-91.html?_r=0 Michael Ansara, Actor Who Played Cochise and Kang, Dies at 91 The New York Times May 10, 2016 August 3, 2013Goodman Jessica Michael Ansara Dead: 'Star Trek' Actor Dies At 91 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/02/michael-ansara-dead-dies_n_3697009.html?ir=Entertainment Huffington Post August 2, 2013 August August 5: Louis Scarborough Jr., American animator and storyboard artist (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, ChalkZone), dies at age 60.https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/lou-scarborough-1953-2013/ Lou Scarborough (1953-2013) cartoonresearch.com October 15, 2021 August 7: Hiroshi Ogawa, Japanese animator (worked for Shin-Ei Animation) and film director (Crayon Shin-chan), dies from colon infection at age 62.小川博司氏死去（アニメーター、京都精華大教授） https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113636/http://www.jiji.com/jc/c?g=obt_30&k=2013080800571 March 4, 2016 jiji.com August 8, 2013. August 11: Henry Polic II, American voice actor (voice of Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow in Batman: The Animated Series, Baba Looey in Yo Yogi!, Tracker Smurf in The Smurfs), dies at age 68.Character Actor Henry Polic II Dies at 68 https://variety.com/2013/tv/obituaries-people-news/character-actor-henry-polic-ii-dies-at-68-1200577251/ August 12, 2013 Variety September 25, 2017Veterans Administration Grave Locater Search Results August 19: Lee Thompson Young, American actor (voice of Jermaine in Xiaolin Showdown, Teen Bebe in The Proud Family episode "Twins to Tweens"), dies at age 29.Lee Thompson Young found dead https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/08/19/lee-thompson-young/2672055/ USA Today Donna Freydkin May 2, 2022 August 19, 2013 September September 16: Hiram Titus, American composer and orchestrator (ALF Tales, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid), dies at age 66.https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/13903438/ Hiram E. Titus September 20, 2013 Star Tribune September 19: Tom McLaughlin, American animator (Eureeka's Castle), storyboard artist (The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers, Duckman, Jumanji, DIC Entertainment), sheet timer (Warner Bros. Animation, BattleTech: The Animated Series, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Iznogoud, Dino Babies, Darkstalkers, Biker Mice from Mars, Bureau of Alien Detectors, X-Men: The Animated Series, Men in Black: The Series, The Legend of Tarzan, DIC Entertainment, Cartoon Network Studios, Pet Alien, Wolverine and the X-Men, Avengers Assemble, Kaijudo), director (Space Strikers, Jumanji, Silver Surfer) and producer (Silver Surfer), dies at age 56.http://www.animationinsider.com/2013/09/news-tom-mclaughlin-r-i-p-1957-2013/ Tom McLaughlin: R.I.P 1957-2013 Mike Milo September 26, 2013 Animation Insider October October 1: Tom Clancy, American novelist (voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife"), dies from heart failure at age 66.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tom-clancy-best-selling-author-dead-at-66/ Tom Clancy, best-selling author, dead at 66 cbsnews October 2, 2013Tom Clancy Dies at 66 http://news.usni.org/2013/10/02/tom-clancy-dies-66 US Naval Institute October 10, 2013 October 3, 2013https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/books/tom-clancy-best-selling-novelist-of-military-thrillers-dies-at-66.html?_r=0 Tom Clancy, Best-Selling Novelist of Military Thrillers, Died at 66 Julie Bosman October 2, 2013 New York Times October 11: Stu Gilliam, American actor (voice of Freddie "Curly" Neal in Harlem Globetrotters, Super Globetrotters, and The New Scooby-Doo Movies, Dingdog in The Houndcats), dies at age 80.Social Security Death Index dates of birth and deathAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot , datalounge.com; accessed July 21, 2018. October 14: Ginger Dinning, American singer (sang "Blame It on the Samba" in Melody Time), dies at age 89.Doc Rock http://www.thedeadrockstarsclub.com/2013b.html#sthash.wiZb55cl.90PHa0fV.dpbs July to December The Dead Rock Stars Club 2013-10-20 October 17: Lou Scheimer, American animation producer (founder of Filmation), voice actor (voice of Dumb Donald in Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, Orko and Stratos in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) and composer (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe), dies at age 84.http://entertainment.time.com/2013/10/21/cartoon-studio-founder-lou-scheimer-dies/ Cartoon Studio Founder Lou Scheimer Dies Time October 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131023024824/http://entertainment.time.com/2013/10/21/cartoon-studio-founder-lou-scheimer-dies/ October 23, 2013 2013-10-22 dead mdy-all October 18: Felix Dexter, English actor, comedian and writer (voice of Vulture and Hare in Tinga Tinga Tales), dies from multiple myeloma at age 52. October 18, 2013 RIP Felix Dexter https://www.voice-online.co.uk/entertainment/tv/2013/10/18/rip-felix-dexter/ October 14, 2023 Voice Online en October 21: José Luis Beltrán Coscojuela, Spanish comic artist and animator, dies at age 82.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/beltran-coscojuela_jl.htm José Luis Beltrán Coscojuela lambiek.net May 15, 2020 October 25: Marcia Wallace, American actress and comedian (voice of Edna Krabappel and Ms. Melon in The Simpsons, Clovis, Mrs. Cavanaugh and Didi Lovelost in Darkwing Duck, 'Dark Interlude' Actress in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Mudslide", Mrs. Blossom in The Addams Family episode "Sweetheart of a Brother", Mrs. Wheeler in the Captain Planet and the Planeteers episode "Talkin' Trash", Oopa in the Aladdin episode "The Game", Old Woman in the I Am Weasel episode "Driver's Sped", Mrs. Beaver in The Angry Beavers episode "If You In-Sisters", Mrs. Rapple in the Rugrats episode "Lil's Phil of Trash", additional voices in Camp Candy and Monsters University), dies from pneumonia and sepsis at age 70.http://www.torontosun.com/2013/11/24/marcia-wallaces-death-caused-by-pneumonia-and-breast-cancer Marcia Wallace's death caused by pneumonia and breast cancer November 24, 2013 March 10, 2014 Toronto Sunhttp://insidetv.ew.com/2013/10/26/marcia-wallace-actress-from-the-simpsons-and-the-bob-newhart-show-dies-at-70 Marcia Wallace, actress from 'The Simpsons' and 'The Bob Newhart Show', dies at 70 Entertainment Weekly October 26, 2013 October 26, 2013 October 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029032254/http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/10/26/marcia-wallace-actress-from-the-simpsons-and-the-bob-newhart-show-dies-at-70 bot: unknown'Simpsons' star Marcia Wallace dies at 70 Chicago Tribune Reuters October 26, 2013 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-marcia-wallace-dead-20131026,0,3012297.story dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131029032254/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-marcia-wallace-dead-20131026,0,3012297.story October 29, 2013 October 31: Toby Bluth, American illustrator, theatrical director, animator and background artist (Walt Disney Animation Studios, Hanna-Barbera, Banjo the Woodpile Cat, Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers) and brother of Don Bluth, dies at age 73."Toby Bluth R.I.P." - article by Jerry Beck on Animation Scoop; November 6, 2013; retrieved November 6, 2013.http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/art/2014/07/24/tbt-erotic-art-toby-bluth #TBT: The Erotic Art of Toby Bluth July 24, 2014 www.advocate.com November November 28: Danny Wells, Canadian actor (voice of Bush and Raul in Heathcliff, Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, King Hugo III in Potatoes and Dragons, Gus in Willa's Wild Life), dies from cancer at age 72.https://variety.com/2013/tv/obituaries-people-news/danny-wells-luigi-on-super-mario-bros-show-dies-at-72-1200919886/ Danny Wells, Luigi on 'Super Mario Bros.' Show, Dies at 72 variety.com December 5, 2013 November 19, 2021 December December 3: Avo Paistik, Estonian film director, animator and illustrator (Lend, Tolmuimeja, Klaabu, Nipi ja tige kala, Klaabu kosmoses, Naksitrallid, Naksitrallid II), dies at age 77.https://kultuur.err.ee/295349/suri-avo-paistik Suri Avo Paistik December 3, 2013 ERR May 15, 2020 December 14: Peter O'Toole, English actor (voice of Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes and the Baskerville Curse, Pantaloon in The Nutcracker Prince, Anton Ego in Ratatouille), dies at age 81.http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/president-leads-tributes-to-peter-otoole-a-legend-fiercely-proud-of-his-irish-heritage-29840800.html President leads tributes to Peter O'Toole, a legend fiercely proud of his Irish heritage Irish Independent 24 September 2019 16 December 2013Booth Robert 2013-12-15 Peter O'Toole, star of Lawrence of Arabia, dies aged 81 en-GB The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/dec/15/peter-o-toole-dies-lawrence-arabia 2023-02-10 0261-3077 December 24: Frédéric Back, Canadian animator and film director (Crac, The Man Who Planted Trees), dies at age 89.https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-twotime-oscar-winner-frederic-back-dies-20131222-story.html Animator Frederic Back, two-time Oscar winner, dies at 89 December 24, 2013 Los Angeles Times May 15, 2020 December 26: Harold Whitaker, English animator and comics artist (Animal Farm), dies at age 93.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/whitaker_harold.htm Harold Whitaker lambiek.net December 31: James Avery, American actor (voice of Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, James Rhodes/War Machine in Iron Man and Spider-Man, Haroud Hazi Bin in Aladdin), dies at age 68.https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/fresh-prince-star-james-avery-died-65/story?id=21391201 'Fresh Prince' Star James Avery Died at 68 Messer Lesley ABC News January 1, 2014 January 1, 2014Uncle Phil: Fresh Prince Star James Avery Dies http://news.sky.com/story/1189197/uncle-phil-fresh-prince-star-james-avery-dies January 1, 2014 Sky News January 1, 2014http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/01/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/james-avery-obit/ James Avery, star of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' dies at 68 Respers France Lisa January 1, 2014 CNN January 1, 2014 Specific date unknown Robert Henry, Canadian film editor (Nelvana), dies at an unknown age. Notes See also 2013 in anime References External links Animated works of the year, listed in the IMDb