2015 in animation

none April 2021 2015 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 8: The Steven Universe episode "Warp Tour" premiered on Cartoon Network, which marks the debut of the beloved character Peridot (who initially started off as an antagonist, but later became a reformed supporting character on the show).Steven Universe episode guide https://epguides.com/StevenUniverse/ August 1, 2026 Epguides January 18: The first episode of Star vs. the Forces of Evil airs on Disney Channel as a sneak peek (it later made its series premiere on March 30 on Disney XD).http://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/disney-tries-something-new-with-star-vs-the-forces-of-evil-a-woman-creator-102477.html Disney Tries Something New With 'Star Vs. The Forces of Evil': A Woman Creator Cartoon Brew August 6, 2014 July 6, 2015 January 19: Boomerang was rebranded as part of a global rebranding effort, offering original programming for the first time. It continues to emphasize its archival programming, but with a greatly increased emphasis on the archive's most popular brands and an explicitly family-friendly approach. The main aim of the rebranding is for Boomerang to become a "second flagship" on par with Cartoon Network. January 22: Pacific Data Images closes down. January 31: The 42nd Annie Awards are held. February February 3: The Scooby-Doo direct-to-video film Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness releases on Digital services; later released on DVD on February 17."Press: SCOOBY-DOO! MOON MONSTER MADNESS IS SET TO BLAST OFF FEBRUARY 17, 2015". December 11, 2014. Archived from the original on August 15, 2025. Retrieved on February 6, 2026 February 6: The second SpongeBob SquarePants movie, Sponge Out of Water, premieres in theaters.Sneider Jeff June 5, 2014 Paramount Avoids 'Fifty Shades' by Moving Up 'Spongebob Squarepants' Sequel https://www.thewrap.com/paramount-avoids-fifty-shades-by-moving-up-spongebob-squarepants-sequel live https://archive.today/20140605224820/http://www.thewrap.com/paramount-avoids-fifty-shades-by-moving-up-spongebob-squarepants-sequel/ June 5, 2014 August 12, 2025 The Wrap 1 February 27: 87th Academy Awards: Big Hero 6, by Don Hall, Chris Williams, and Roy Conli, wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.Partial list of Oscar winners https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2015/02/23/partial-list-oscar-winners/snpKfV9vsn2TWBZU6G5jlM/story.html March 29, 2015 The Boston Globe John W. Henry February 23, 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113340/http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2015/02/23/partial-list-oscar-winners/snpKfV9vsn2TWBZU6G5jlM/story.html April 2, 2015 Feast, by Patrick Osborne and Kristina Reed, wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Hayao Miyazaki receives an Honorary Academy Award.http://www.ew.com/article/2014/08/28/harry-belafonte-hayao-miyazaki-maureen-ohara-to-get-honorary-oscars Harry Belafonte, Hayao Miyazaki, Maureen O'Hara to get honorary Oscars August 28, 2014 Entertainment Weekly live https://web.archive.org/web/20150318181150/http://www.ew.com/article/2014/08/28/harry-belafonte-hayao-miyazaki-maureen-ohara-to-get-honorary-oscars March 18, 2015 March March 8: The Family Guy episode "Stewie Is Enceinte" premieres on Fox. This episode was negatively received by fans due to them finding it as disturbingly gross, poorly written, and uncharacteristically sentimental.Townsend Kyle The 15 Worst 'Family Guy' Episodes Ever https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-family-guy-episodes/kyle-townsend October 25, 2025 Ranker March 9: The Gravity Falls episode "Not What He Seems" premieres on Disney XD, the author of the journals is finally revealed in this episode, with it being Stan's lost long brother Ford. The episode brought in a total of 1.58 million viewers at its premiere.Metcalf, Mitch (March 10, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Monday Cable Originals: 3.9.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015. March 12: The Steven Universe two-part episodes "The Return/Jail Break" premiere on Cartoon Network, it is revealed that the character Garnet was actually a fusion composing of two gems named Ruby and Sapphire (who are in a relationship with each other) all this time. Despite this being the season finale, 4 remaining episodes from Season 1 still continued to air.Jones-Quartey, Ian (July 12, 2015). "The Intended Order". Archived from the original on July 21, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015. March 13: Season 2 of Steven Universe begins on Cartoon Network with the premiere of the episode "Full Disclosure".August 2026 March 28: Harvey Beaks premieres on Nickelodeon. April April 2: The Steven Universe episode "Say Uncle" premieres on Cartoon Network, it is a non-canon crossover with Uncle Grandpa presented as an April Fools' Day joke (despite it airing a day after the actual holiday).Thurm, Eric (April 2, 2015). "Okay, I'm... Not Ready for This Episode to End?". The A.V. Club. Onion Inc. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. April 16: Steven Universe finally concludes its first season with the episode "Shirt Club". April 27: The fifth and final season of The Garfield Show airs, which only consists of the four-part episode "Rodent Rebellion" while consequently ceasing production of the show.September 2025 May May 17:Kondolojy, Amanda (May 19, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons' & 'Billboard Music Awards' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2015. The Simpsons concludes its 26th season on Fox with the episode "Mathlete's Feat", which features characters Rick Sanchez & Morty Smith from Adult Swim's Rick and Morty in the episode's couch gag. The season's finale was seen by over 2.8 million viewers that night. Bob's Burgers concludes its fifth season on Fox with the following episodes: "Hawk & Chick" (viewership: 1.95m) "The Oeder Games" (viewership: 2.44m) Family Guy concludes its 13th season on Fox with the episode "Take My Wife", guest starring Mae Whitman as Quagmire's girlfriend Kimi. The season's finale was seen by over 2.8 million viewers that night. June June 1: American Dad! concludes its 12th season on TBS with the episode "Seizures Suit Stanny". The season's finale was seen by over 1.1 million viewers that night.Kondolojy, Amanda (June 2, 2015). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night RAW' Tops Night + 'Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta', 'Street Outlaws', 'TI & Tiny' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015. June 12: The Phineas and Ferb hour-long Season 4 finale "Last Day of Summer" premiered simultaneously on Disney Channel and Disney XD, this was the original series finale of the show before it was greenlit for a 2-season revival in January 2023. June 19: Disney and Pixar's Inside Out premieres,Inside Out (2015) https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/inside-out-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zote1nja live https://web.archive.org/web/20210223014720/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/inside-out-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zote1nja February 23, 2021 May 16, 2024 British Board of Film Classification becoming one of the most popular CG animated films ever made.Smith Patrick O'Hara Helen January 29, 2021 The 35 best films to stream during lockdown: from Raiders of the Lost Ark to City of God https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/films-best-watch-coronavirus-isolation-quarantine-movies-classic-greatest-essential-list-a9394006.html limited live https://web.archive.org/web/20210602230537/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/best-movies-streaming-online-uk-b1794699.html June 2, 2021 May 16, 2024 The Independent July July 3: Teen Titans Go!'s 100th episode "And the Award for Sound Design Goes to Rob" premieres on Cartoon Network.TOON TV Listings http://www.zap2it.com/tvlistings/station/Cartoon/12131#expand https://web.archive.org/web/20150630041848/http://www.zap2it.com/tvlistings/station/Cartoon/12131#expand 2015-06-30 2025-09-09 Zap2it July 7: Cartoon Network announces the following season renewals for their shows in honor of there arrival to San Diego Comic-Con:Goldberg, Lesley (July 7, 2015). "'Adventure Time,' 'Regular Show,' 3 More Renewed at Cartoon Network". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2026. Adventure Time & Regular Show (Season 8) Uncle Grandpa & Steven Universe (Season 3) Clarence (Season 2) July 10: The Scooby-Doo direct-to-video film Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery releases on Digital services; later released on DVD & Blu-ray on July 21.Milligan, Mercedes (April 20, 2015). "Scooby-Doo Meets KISS in 'Rock and Roll Mystery'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved February 6, 2026. The movie is a crossover with the real-life band KISS. July 16: Pig Goat Banana Cricket premieres on Nickelodeon. July 17: Season 2 of BoJack Horseman premieres on Netflix. July 27: The first episode of We Bare Bears debuts on Cartoon Network. July 30: Teen Titans Go! concludes its second season on Cartoon Network with the episode "Some of Their Parts".Cartoon Network TV Listings, TV Shows and Schedule - Zap2it http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCSGrid.do?stnNum=12131&channel=22&aid=zap2it https://web.archive.org/web/20150730131450/http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCSGrid.do?stnNum=12131&channel=22&aid=zap2it 2015-07-30 2025-09-07 tvlistings.zap2it.com July 31: Season 3 of Teen Titans Go! begins on Cartoon Network with the premiere of the episode "Cat's Fancy". August August 27: Illumination's Minions becomes the first non-Disney animated film to gross over $1 billion. August 30: Aqua Teen Hunger Force, the longest-running Adult Swim show, airs its final episode. September September 7: Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race, the first spin-off of Total Drama, premieres.https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/total-drama-the-ridonculous-race-debuts-sept-7/ 'Total Drama: The Ridonculous Race' Debuts Sept. 7 Animation Magazine Milligan Mercedes August 24, 2015 November 15, 2023 It was broadcast for its home country in the beginning of the following year. Tom McGillis confirmed in 2018 that further plans for anymore seasons of Total Drama would be delayed by focusing on spin-offs at the time.McGillis Tom I'm Tom McGillis, creator of 6Teen, Total Drama, Total DramaRama. We made a 6Teen reunion PSA, so on National Voter Registration Day, AMA! https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/9iwjqn/im_tom_mcgillis_creator_of_6teen_total_drama/e6mz7n2/ Reddit 25 September 2018 November 15, 2023 92 September 16: Season 19 of South Park begins on Comedy Central with the premiere of the episode "Stunning and Brave"."Watch South Park Episodes Online Season 19 (2015)". TV Guide. Archived from the original on August 13, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2019. Paw Patrol concludes its second season on TVO in Canada with the half-hour special "Pups Bark with Dinosaurs". September 21: Star vs. the Forces of Evil concludes its first season on Disney XD with the half-hour finale "Storm the Castle"."Star vs. the Forces of Evil". Disney ABC Press. June 2, 2016. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2017. New Looney Tunes premieres on Cartoon Network. September 23: The South Park episode "Where My Country Gone?" premieres, in which Mr. Garrison starts a presidential campaign, directly satirizing Donald Trump. Though intended as a one-shot joke, Garrison and his presidential career are continued in later seasons of the show, when Trump is elected president in 2016.http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/09/24/south-park-where-my-country-gone-review South Park: "Where My Country Gone?" Review Nicholson Max IGN September 24, 2015 September 24, 2015https://www.avclub.com/south-park-builds-on-last-week-s-joke-to-make-us-all-lo-1798184968 "Where My Country Gone?" - South Park - TV Review Caffrey Dan The A.V. Club September 24, 2015 September 24, 2015Blistein Jon 'South Park' Murders 'Brash A--hole' Donald Trump https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/south-park-murders-brash-a--hole-donald-trump-20150924 September 24, 2015 Rolling Stone September 24, 2015http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6707835/south-park-caitlyn-jenner-donald-trump 'South Park' Takes on Caitlyn Jenner's Car Crash & Donald Trump in NSFW Episode Parker Ryan September 24, 2015 Billboard November 14, 2015 September 26: The Mixels special "A Quest For the Lost Mixamajig" premiered on Cartoon Network. September 27:Dixon, Dani (September 29, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Bob's Burgers' Adjusted Down, '60 Minutes' Adjusted Up + 'Sunday Night Football'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015. Season 6 of Bob's Burgers begins on Fox with the premiere of the episode "Sliding Bobs". The season's premiere was seen by just over 2.5 million viewers that night. Season 27 of The Simpsons begins on Fox with the premiere of the episode "Every Man's Dream", guest starring the following actors: Adam Driver, Lena Dunham, Laura Ingraham, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Allison Williams. The season's premiere was seen by over 3.2 million viewers that night. Season 14 of Family Guy begins on Fox with the premiere of the episode "Pilling Them Softly". The season's premiere was seen by over 2.8 million viewers that night. September 28: Danger Mouse 2015 TV series premiered on CBBC. October October 5: "The '90s Are All That", a late-night program block featuring Nickelodeon live-action and animated series from the 1990s that has aired on TeenNick since 2011, relaunches as "The Splat" and expands from four hours to eight (running from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.). October 10: The My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic episode "Crusaders of the Lost Mark" premieres on Discovery Family, in which the Cutie Mark Crusaders finally get their cutie marks. October 12: The Gravity Falls episode "Dipper and Mabel vs. the Future" premieres on Disney XD, it serves as the prologue to the "Weirdmaggedon" arc.Gravity Falls episode guide https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/gravity-falls/episodes-season-2/1000798340/ February 18, 2026 TV Guide October 17: Richard Williams' Prologue premieres, which was his final project before his death in 2019.Interview: Richard Williams Talks About His Oscar and BAFTA-Nominated Short 'Prologue' http://www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/interview-richard-williams-talks-oscar-bafta-nominated-short-prologue-131008.html Amid Amid Amidi Amidi Cartoon Brew 15 January 2015 May 16, 2024 October 19: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir premieres. October 26: The first part in the Gravity Falls "Weirdmaggedon" arc premieres on Disney XD. October 27: Clarence concludes its first season on Cartoon Network with the Halloween episode "Spooky Boo".Clarence - Episode List https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/5617/clarence/episodes June 11, 2026 TV Maze.com November November 9: The stand-alone Phineas and Ferb hour-long special "O.W.C.A. Files" premieres on Disney XD, premiered on Disney Channel 2 months later. November 12: Music video for "Lone Digger", by Caravan Palace, was released on YouTube. November 20: Season 3 of Paw Patrol begins on Nickelodeon in the US with the episodes "Pups Find a Genie/Pups Save a Tightrope Walker"."Paw Patrol Episode Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 22, 2018. Season later premiered on TVO in Canada on November 28. November 23: The second part in the Gravity Falls "Weirdmaggedon" arc, titled "Escape from Reality", premieres on Disney XD. December December 1: Pango Comptines was released on YouTube. December 4: Paw Patrol concludes its second season on Nickelodeon in the US with the episodes "Pups Save a Snowboard Competition/Pups Save a Chicken of the Sea". December 7: The first episode of Supernoobs airs on Cartoon Network. December 9: South Park concludes its 19th season on Comedy Central with the episode "PC Principal Final Justice". It was seen by over 1.8 million viewers that night.Porter, Rick (December 10, 2015). "Wednesday cable ratings: 'South Park,' 'AHS' and 'Alaskan Bush People' lead". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015. December 16: John Henry and the Inky-Poo, The Old Mill, and The Story of Menstruation are added to the National Film Registry."Shawshank Redemption," "Ghostbusters" added to National Film Registry Morgan, David December 16, 2015 CBS News http://www.cbsnews.com/news/shawshank-redemption-ghostbusters-added-to-national-film-registry-2/ 2015-12-16https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/film-registry/complete-national-film-registry-listing/ Complete National Film Registry Listing Library of Congress May 5, 2020 December 18: F is for Family debuts as the first Netflix original adult animated series. December 19: The final episodes of The Penguins of Madagascar premiere on Nicktoons.October 2025 Specific date unknown In the Flemish TV show, De Ideale Wereld on channel VIER, animated sequences titled Sociaal Incapabele Michiel are broadcast, created by Tom Borremans. These become very popular with viewers.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/borremans_tom.htm Tom Borremans lambiek.net May 5, 2020 Awards Academy Award for Best Animated Feature: Big Hero 6 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film: Feast Animation Kobe Feature Film Award: TBD Annecy International Animated Film Festival Cristal du long métrage: TBD Annie Award for Best Animated Feature: Inside Out Annie Award for Best Animated Feature — Independent: Boy and the World Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Animated Feature Film: Miss Hokusai BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film: Inside Out César Award for Best Animated Film: The Little Prince European Film Award for Best Animated Film: Song of the Sea Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film: Inside Out Goya Award for Best Animated Film: Capture the Flag Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year: Stand by Me Doraemon Japan Media Arts Festival Animation Grand Prize: TBD Mainichi Film Awards - Animation Grand Award: Miss Hokusai Films released List of animated feature films of 2015 Television series debuts List of animated television series of 2015 Date Title Channel Year January 12 Little Charmers Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. 2015–2016 January 16 The Adventures of Puss in Boots Netflix 2015–2018 January 18 Star vs. the Forces of Evil Disney XD, Disney Channel 2015–2019 January 29 Like, Share, Die Fusion TV 2015 February 6 Miles from Tomorrowland Disney Junior 2015–2018 Wishenpoof! Amazon Video 2015–2019 February 7 Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest Cartoon Network 2015 March 14 Transformers: Robots in Disguise 2015–2017 March 27 Inspector Gadget (2015) Netflix, Universal Kids 2015–2018 March 28 Harvey Beaks Nickelodeon 2015–2017 April 16 Major Lazer FXX 2015 April 30 Talking Tom and Friends YouTube 2015–2021 May 22 H2O: Mermaid Adventures Netflix 2015 May 28 Chick Figures FusionMondoYouTube 2015–2016 June 15 Fresh Beat Band of Spies Nick Jr. 2015–2016 July 6 Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales Disney XD 2015 July 16 Pig Goat Banana Cricket Nickelodeon 2015–2018 July 27 We Bare Bears Cartoon Network 2015–2020 August 1 Guardians of the Galaxy Disney XD 2015–2019 August 3 ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks Nickelodeon 2015–2023 August 10 Two More Eggs Disney XD 2015–2017 August 14 Dinotrux Netflix 2015–2018 August 24 Shimmer and Shine Nickelodeon 2015–2020 August 25 Vixen CW Seed 2015–2016 August 31 Da Jammies Netflix 2015–present September 2 Pickle and Peanut Disney XD 2015–2018 September 7 Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race Cartoon Network 2015 September 9 Nina's World Universal Kids 2015–2016 September 12 Goldie & Bear Disney Junior 2015–2018 September 16 Moonbeam City Comedy Central 2015 September 18 PJ Masks Disney Channel, Disney Junior, France 5, TF1 2015–2024 Descendants: Wicked World Disney Channel 2015–2017 September 21 New Looney Tunes Cartoon Network, Boomerang 2015–2020 October 1 DC Super Hero Girls YouTube 2015–2018 October 5 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Cartoon Network, Boomerang October 8 SuperMansion Sony Crackle 2015–2019 October 9 The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show Netflix 2015–2017 October 19 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir TF1, Nickelodeon, Netflix, KidsClick, Disney Channel 2015–present October 30 Popples Netflix 2015–2016 November 2 Supernoobs Cartoon Network, Teletoon 2015–2019 November 6 Care Bears & Cousins Netflix 2015–2016 November 13 Blazing Team: Masters of Yo Kwon Do Discovery Family 2015–2017 November 14 Bob the Builder (2015) PBS Kids 2015–2018 November 22 The Lion Guard Disney Junior 2015–2019 November 25 Nature Cat PBS Kids 2015–2024 November 30 Long Live the Royals Cartoon Network 2015 December 13 Nexo Knights Cartoon Network 2015–2017 December 18 F Is for Family Netflix 2015–2021 December 24 Dawn of the Croods 2015–2017 Television series endings Date Title Channel Year Notes January 10 Black Dynamite Adult Swim 2012–2015 Ended February 12 Wild Grinders Nicktoons February 14 Robot and Monster Astroblast! Universal Kids 2014–2015 April 1 Curious George PBS Kids 2006–2015 Ended, until revived by Peacock in 2020. April 4 T.U.F.F. Puppy Nicktoons 2010–2015 Ended April 10 Fishtronaut Discovery Kids (Latin America) 2009–2015 April 14 Brickleberry Comedy Central 2012–2015 April 24 Team Umizoomi Nick Jr. 2010–2015 June 12Phineas and FerbDisney Channel, Disney XD,2007-2015Ended, until revived in 2025. June 14 China, IL Adult Swim 2011–2015 Ended June 25 Major Lazer FXX 2015 Cancelled June 28 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. Disney XD 2013–2015 EndedJuly 3Stone QuackersFXX2014–2015 July 15 H2O: Mermaid Adventures Netflix 2015 July 27 Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja Disney XD 2012–2015 August 7 WordGirl PBS Kids 2007–2015 August 9 Julius Jr. Nick Jr. 2013–2015 August 30 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Adult Swim 2001–2015 September 12 Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures Discovery Family 2010–2015 October 9 Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race Cartoon Network 2015 November 2 Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales Disney XD November 8 Dick Figures Mondo, YouTube 2010–2015 November 12 Yo Gabba Gabba! Nickelodeon 2007–2015 November 30 Henry Hugglemonster Disney Junior 2013–2015 December 3 Long Live the Royals Cartoon Network 2015 December 9 Moonbeam City Comedy Central December 19 The Penguins of Madagascar Nicktoons 2008–2015 Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest Cartoon Network 2015 Television season premieres DateTitleSeasonChannelMarch 5Uncle Grandpa2Cartoon NetworkMarch 13Steven UniverseApril 4My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic5Discovery FamilyApril 5Breadwinners2NickelodeonJune 26Regular Show7Cartoon NetworkJuly 7The Amazing World of Gumball4July 17BoJack Horseman2NetflixMickey Mouse3Disney ChannelJuly 26Rick and Morty2Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)July 31Teen Titans Go!3Cartoon NetworkAugust 3Wander Over Yonder2Disney XDSeptember 7Sanjay and Craig3NickelodeonSeptember 16South Park19Comedy CentralSeptember 27Bob's Burgers6FoxFamily Guy14The Simpsons27November 2Adventure Time7Cartoon NetworkNovember 20Paw Patrol3NickelodeonSeason later premiered in Canada on TVO on November 28th.December 16Uncle GrandpaCartoon Network Television season finales DateTitleSeasonChannelFebruary 26Uncle Grandpa1Cartoon NetworkMarch 28The Fairly OddParents9NickelodeonApril 16Steven Universe1Cartoon NetworkApril 26BreadwinnersNickelodeonMay 17Bob's Burgers5FoxFamily Guy13The Simpsons26June 1American Dad!12TBSJune 5Adventure Time6Cartoon NetworkJune 9Mickey Mouse2Disney ChannelJune 12Phineas and Ferb4Was originally the final season of the show before it got greenlit for 2 extra seasons in January 2023. Which the first season premiered just nearly 10 years later.Disney Channel/Disney XDJune 25Regular Show6Cartoon NetworkJuly 17BoJack Horseman2NetflixJuly 30Teen Titans Go!Cartoon NetworkAugust 6The Amazing World of Gumball3September 16Paw Patrol2TVOSeason later concluded in the US on Nickelodeon on December 4th.September 21Star vs. the Forces of Evil1Disney XDOctober 4Rick and Morty2Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)October 9Sanjay and CraigNickelodeonOctober 27Clarence1Cartoon NetworkDecember 9South Park19Comedy CentralDecember 15Uncle Grandpa2Cartoon NetworkDecember 18F Is for Family1Netflix Deaths January January 6: Lance Percival, English actor, comedian and singer (voice of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in The Beatles, Old Fred in Yellow Submarine), dies at age 81.https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30746784 Comedy and satire star Percival dies BBC News Jan 9, 2015 May 5, 2020 January 7: Rod Taylor, American actor (voice of Pongo in 101 Dalmatians), dies at age 84.https://variety.com/2015/film/news/rod-taylor-dead-the-bird-the-time-machine-1201396390/ Rod Taylor, 'The Birds' and 'The Time Machine' Star, Dies at 84 Variety 8 January 2015 8 January 2015 January 10: Taylor Negron, American actor (voice of Starfinger in the Legion of Super Heroes episode "The Substitutes"), dies at age 57.D'Alessandro Anthony 2015-01-11 Taylor Negron, Comedian & Actor, Dead At 57 After Long Battle With Cancer https://deadline.com/2015/01/taylor-negron-dead-57-after-long-battle-with-cancer-1201346798/ 2023-05-31 Deadline en-US January 13: José Luis Moro, Spanish animator and comics artist (La Familia Telérín), dies at age 88.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/moro_jose_luis.htm José Luis Moro January 15: Chikao Ohtsuka, Japanese voice actor (voice of Goemon Ishikawa XIII in Lupin III), dies at age 85. January 16: Yao Beina, Chinese actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter (pop version of Let It Go), dies at age 33.姚贝娜去世 最后一条朋友圈：等我出院好好聚(图)-中新网 https://www.chinanews.com.cn/yl/2015/01-17/6977818.shtml 2023-11-22 www.chinanews.com.cn姚贝娜眼角膜已摘除 父母不舍女儿手术一度推迟-中新网 https://www.chinanews.com.cn/yl/2015/01-16/6977585.shtml 2023-11-22 www.chinanews.com.cnsina_mobile 2016-01-19 老太成功移植姚贝娜眼角膜：感谢姚姑娘(图) https://news.sina.cn/sh/2016-01-19/detail-ifxnrahr8540136.d.html 2023-11-22 news.sina.cn姚贝娜私人物品拍卖 善款捐新疆塔县中学 姚父：让爱延续 - 中国日报网 https://cnews.chinadaily.com.cn/2015-04/26/content_20545309.htm 2023-11-23 cnews.chinadaily.com.cn姚贝娜私人物品慈善拍卖所得善款已捐赠给新疆塔县中学 https://www.sohu.com/a/www.sohu.com/a/22875336_118608 2023-11-23 www.sohu.comJanuary 2026 InternetArchiveBot第五届全国道德模范广东省候选人公示，病逝歌手姚贝娜入选_中国政库_澎湃新闻-The Paper https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1341616 2023-11-23 www.thepaper.cn Walt Peregoy, American artist (The Walt Disney Company, Format Films, Hanna-Barbera), dies at age 89. January 22: René Jodoin, Canadian animation director and producer (founder of French Animation Studio), dies at age 94.http://www.animationmagazine.net/people/nfb-french-animation-founder-rene-jodoin-dies/ NFB French Animation Founder René Jodoin Dies Milligan Mercedes 28 January 2015 Animation Magazine 29 January 2015 Norman Henry Mamey, American composer, conductor, music arranger, musician and orchestrator (The Angry Beavers), dies at age 66.https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/news/tn-gnp-orchestra-leader-norman-mamey-dies-20150122-story.html Orchestra leader Norman Mamey dies January 22, 2015 Mark Kellam Los Angeles Times January 23: Barrie Ingham, English actor (voice of Basil in The Great Mouse Detective), dies at age 82.Balmaseda Liz http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/events/performing-arts/barrie-ingham-actor-and-voice-of-great-mouse-detec/njwfS Barrie Ingham, actor and voice of 'Great Mouse Detective', dead The Palm Beach Post Palm Beach Post.com January 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150125232945/http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/events/performing-arts/barrie-ingham-actor-and-voice-of-great-mouse-detec/njwfS/ 24 January 2015 January 26: Stephen R. Johnson, American animator, painter, television director and music video director (Sledgehammer), dies at age 62.http://www.thedeadrockstarsclub.com/2015.html The Dead Rock Stars Club - January to June 2015 13 February 2015http://cheneywitt.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=391423#/obituaryInfo Obituary for Stephen Russell Johnson Cheney-Witt Funeral Chapel 2018-02-18http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=stephen-r-johnson&pid=174043763 Stephen R. Johnson's Obituary on New York Times 2015-02-03 New York Times 2018-02-19 January 28: Phil Robinson, American animator (Hanna-Barbera, The Dreamstone), storyboard artist (Heathcliff, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Electric Piper), writer, director (The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat) and producer (co-founder of WildBrain), dies from pancreatic cancer at an unknown age.https://www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/wild-brain-co-founder-phil-robinson-rip-108406.html Wild Brain Co-Founder Phil Robinson, RIP Amid Amid Amidi Amidi January 29, 2015 Cartoon Brew February February 1: Monty Oum, American animator, animation director and voice actor (Rooster Teeth, Red vs. Blue), dies at age 33 after an allergic reaction.Slotnik Daniel E. Monty Oum, Web-Series Animator, Dies at 33 https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/04/arts/video-games/monty-oum-web-series-animator-dies-at-33.html?_r=1 February 6, 2015 The New York Times February 3, 2015http://kotaku.com/rooster-teeth-animator-monty-oum-has-passed-away-the-p-1683287272 Rooster Teeth Animator Monty Oum Dies At 33 Klepek Patrick Kotaku Gawker Media February 2, 2015 February 3, 2015 February 4: Carl Ritchie, American actor (voice of Bert the Turtle in Duck and Cover), dies at age 91. February 12: Gary Owens, American actor (voice of Space Ghost in Space Ghost, Blue Falcon in Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, the title character of Roger Ramjet, Powdered Toast Man in The Ren & Stimpy Show, Opening Narration in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Commander Ulysses Feral in SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron, Announcer and Instructor in Garfield and Friends, Narrator in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Clown and Broadcaster #2 in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, TV Announcer in 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Blue Falcon in Johnny Bravo), dies at age 80.Fox Margalit 2015-02-14 Gary Owens, Droll Announcer on 'Laugh-In,' Dies at 80 (Published 2015) en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/14/arts/television/gary-owens-announcer-on-laugh-in-dies-at-80.html 2020-11-11 0362-4331 February 20: Gérard Calvi, French composer (Astérix), dies at age 92.Mort du compositeur et chef d'orchestre Gérard Calvi http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2015/02/22/mort-du-compositeur-et-chef-d-orchestre-gerard-calvi_4581181_3382.html Le Monde 2015-02-22 fr February 27: Richard Bakalyan, Armenian-American actor (voice of M.C. Bird in It's Tough to be a Bird, Dinky in The Fox and the Hound), dies at age 84.http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/star-gazette/obituary.aspx?n=Richard-Bakalyan&pid=174280057 Richard Bakalyan Obituary legacy.com Star-Gazette March 1, 2015 Tod Dockstader, American composer (Terrytoons, Kim Deitch) and sound effects artist (Tom and Jerry), dies at age 82.http://pitchfork.com/news/58660-musique-concrete-composer-tod-dockstader-has-died/ Musique Concrète Composer Tod Dockstader Has Died | News Pitchfork 2015-02-27 2015-03-03 Leonard Nimoy, American actor (voice of Spock in Star Trek: The Animated Series, Galvatron in The Transformers: The Movie, Mr. Moundshroud in The Halloween Tree, King Kashekim Nedakh in Atlantis: The Lost Empire, voiced himself in The Simpsons episodes "Marge vs. the Monorail" and "The Springfield Files", and the Futurama episodes "Space Pilot 3000" and "Where No Fan Has Gone Before"), dies at age 83. http://www.today.com/health/diagnosed-copd-leonard-nimoy-urged-people-quit-smoking-2D80518449 Diagnosed with COPD, Leonard Nimoy urged people to quit smoking The Today Show February 27, 2015 February 28, 2015 A. Pawlowski http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/24/entertainment/leonard-nimoy-feat/ Internet to Leonard Nimoy: Live long and prosper Lisa Respers France February 24, 2015 February 27, 2015 CNNhttp://www.treknews.net/2016/05/27/leonard-nimoy-final-months-adam-nimoy-copd/ Leonard Nimoy's Son Adam Discusses His Father's Final Months [VIDEO] May 27, 2016 treknews.net July 11, 2017https://www.npr.org/2015/02/27/389520008/he-was-and-will-always-be-our-friend-remembering-leonard-nimoy/ He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy February 27, 2015 NPR.orgNimoy Adam https://twitter.com/StarTrek/status/629758274288484352 @StarTrek Twitter (confirmed official) August 7, 2015 August 7, 2015TheRealNimoy 569762773204217857 A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP Nimoy Leonard February 22, 2015 March 4, 2015Goodman Jessica https://www.huffpost.com/entry/leonard-nimoy-dead_n_6770032 'Star Trek' Star Leonard Nimoy Dead At 83 HuffPost February 27, 2015 March 30, 2015https://time.com/3726337/leonard-nimoy-dead-twitter/ Time Leonard Nimoy's Final Tweet Will Make You Cry Dockterman, Eliana en-US live February 27, 2015 November 1, 2022 February 27, 2015 https://archive.today/20150227182410/http://time.com/3726337/leonard-nimoy-dead-twitter/ March March 5: Gordon Kent, American animator (Fangface), storyboard artist (Ruby-Spears Enterprises, The Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Puppy Hour, Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour, Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry, Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens), sheet timer (Bureau of Alien Detectors, Life with Louie, X-Men: The Animated Series, Disney Television Animation, All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series, Courage the Cowardly Dog, CatDog, Warner Bros. Animation, Stripperella, Codename: Kids Next Door, Holly Hobbie & Friends, Family Guy, Film Roman, The Land Before Time, Chowder, Adventure Time, Allen Gregory, Bob's Burgers, Brickleberry), lip sync artist (Dead Space: Aftermath), recording director (Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights, A Flintstones Christmas Carol), writer (Ruby-Spears Enterprises, Hanna-Barbera, Marvel Productions, Star Wars: Droids, Garbage Pail Kids, Tiny Toon Adventures, Beetlejuice, Mother Goose and Grimm, Disney Television Animation, Taz-Mania, The Real Shlemiel, Spider-Man, Pocket Dragon Adventures), producer (Hanna-Barbera, Bonkers) and director (Teen Wolf, The Prince of Atlantis, Disney Television Animation, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy), dies at age 61.https://animationguild.org/gordon-kent-rip/ Gordon Kent, RIP Steve Hulett March 5, 2015 The Animation Guild March 8: Sam Simon, American television director, producer, designer and writer (The Simpsons), dies at age 59. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/10/arts/television/sam-simon-who-helped-shape-the-simpsons-dies-at-59.html Sam Simon, Who Helped Shape 'The Simpsons,' Dies at 59 William Yardley March 9, 2015 March 9, 2015 The New York Timeshttps://variety.com/2015/tv/news/sam-simon-co-creator-of-the-simpsons-dies-at-59-1201448945/ Sam Simon, Co-Creator of 'The Simpsons,' Dies at 59 Variety Carmel Dagan February 9, 2015 February 9, 2015https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/sam-simon-dead-the-simpsons-cocreator-dies-aged-59-10096742.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/sam-simon-dead-the-simpsons-cocreator-dies-aged-59-10096742.html May 1, 2022 subscription live Sam Simon dead: 'The Simpsons' co-creator dies aged 59 The Independent March 9, 2015 March 9, 2015 Eleftheriou-Smith, Loulla-Mae March 10: Allan Lurie, American actor (voice of Mezmaron in Pac-Man, Uglor the Alien in Space Stars), dies at age 91. March 12: Matt Landers, American actor (voice of Frankie in Batman: The Animated Series, Captain Logan in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures, Louie in the Batman Beyond episode "Terry's Friend Dates A Robot", Gang Leader in The New Batman Adventures episode "Growing Pains", Robber in the Superman: The Animated Series episode "Heavy Metal"), dies at age 62. March 30: Roger Slifer, American comic book writer, screenwriter, and television producer (Sunbow Entertainment), dies at age 60. http://www.newsarama.com/23967-lobo-co-creator-roger-slifer-passes-away.html Lobo Co-Creator Roger Slifer Passes Away Chris Arrant Newsarama March 30, 2015 March 30, 2015 April 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150401043505/http://www.newsarama.com/23967-lobo-co-creator-roger-slifer-passes-away.html dead mdy-all April April 1: Robert Walker, Canadian-American animator (Atkinson Film-Arts, The Raccoons, Walt Disney Animation Studios), storyboard artist (Dennis the Menace), background artist (COPS) and director (Brother Bear), dies from a heart attack at age 54.Wolfe Jennifer Disney Artist & Director Robert Walker Dies at 54 http://www.awn.com/news/disney-artist-director-robert-walker-dies-54 Animation World Network April 9, 2015 April 6: Cliff Voorhees, American comic book artist and background artist (Filmation, Hanna-Barbera, Marvel Productions, Garfield and Friends, Bobby's World, Mother Goose and Grimm, Tom and Jerry: The Movie, The Simpsons, The Critic, The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat, The Shnookums & Meat Funny Cartoon Show, Timon & Pumbaa, The Story of Santa Claus, The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue, King of the Hill, The Angry Beavers, The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars, Mad Jack the Pirate, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Evil Con Carne), dies at age 85.https://www.newsfromme.com/2015/04/06/cliff-voorhees-r-i-p/ Cliff Voorhees, R.I.P. newsfromme.com October 6, 2021 April 7: Stan Freberg, American comedian and actor (voice of the beaver in Lady and the Tramp, Junior Bear and Pete Puma in Looney Tunes, Mo-Ron in Freakazoid!, Dr. Whipple in The Garfield Show), dies at age 88.Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter Stan Freberg, Acclaimed Satirist, Dies at 88 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stan-freberg-dead-acclaimed-satirist-787007 April 7, 2015 April 7, 2015Martin Douglas Stan Freberg, Madcap Adman and Satirist, Dies at 88 https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/08/arts/stan-freberg-88-madcap-adman-and-satirist-dies-at-88.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=Moth-Visible&module=inside-nyt-region&region=inside-nyt-region&WT.nav=inside-nyt-region April 8, 2015 The New York Times April 7, 2015 April 9: Al Pabian, American animator (Chuck Jones, Peanuts specials), dies at age 97. May May 4: Ellen Albertini Dow, American actress and drama coach (voice of See's Candies Box in Eight Crazy Nights, Helen Washburn and Old Woman #2 in American Dad!, Elderly Woman and Aunt Helen in Family Guy, Azma in The Emperor's New School episode "The Bride of Kuzco"), dies from pneumonia at age 101.Pedersen Erik https://deadline.com/2015/05/ellen-albertini-dow-dead-wedding-singer-rapping-granny-1201420781/ 'Wedding Singer' Rapping Granny Dead; Ellen Albertini Dow Was 101 Deadline Hollywood United States May 4, 2015 May 10: Anita Gordon, American singer and actress (voice of the Harp in Fun and Fancy Free), dies at age 85.Kukaua Kelsey Actress Anita Gordon dies in Newhall home http://archive.signalscv.com/archives/137154/preview/ 26 February 2019 The Santa Clara Valley Signal May 16, 2015 https://archive.today/20190226033612/http://archive.signalscv.com/archives/137154/preview/ 26 February 2019 May 15: John Stephenson, American actor (voice of Mr. Slate in The Flintstones, Dr. Benton Quest in the first 5 episodes of Jonny Quest, various characters in the Scooby-Doo franchise, Fancy-Fancy in Top Cat, Doctor Doom and Magneto in The New Fantastic Four, X the Eliminator in Birdman and the Galaxy Trio, Colossus, Doctor Strange, and Loki in Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, Huffer, Windcharger, Thundercracker, Alpha Trion, and Kup in The Transformers, continued voice of Doggie Daddy, John Arable in Charlotte's Web), dies at age 91–92.Barnes Mike John Stephenson, Voice of Mr. Slate on 'The Flintstones,' Dies at 91 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-stephenson-dead-flintstones-voice-796680 May 22, 2015 The Hollywood Reporter May 21, 2015Schreiber John Voice actor John Winfield Stephenson dead at 91 http://mynewsla.com/hollywood/2015/05/21/voice-actor-john-winfield-stephenson-dead-at-91/ May 22, 2015 City News Service May 21, 2015 June June 7: Christopher Lee, English actor (voice of King Haggard in The Last Unicorn, Pastor Galswells in Corpse Bride, Count Dooku in Star Wars: The Clone Wars), dies at age 93.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33098353 Sir Christopher Lee: Screen legend dies aged 93 BBC News 12 June 2015 23 March 2016Christopher Lee dead: Legendary actor passes away at the age of 93 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/christopher-lee-dead-live-updates--legendary-actor-passes-away-at-the-age-of-93-10312947.html The Independent 11 June 2015*Christopher Lee dies at the age of 93 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/11/christopher-lee-dies-at-the-age-of-93-dracula The Guardian 11 June 2015 Sir Christopher Lee dies at 93 – latest reaction and tributes https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11666316/christopher-lee-dies-live.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11666316/christopher-lee-dies-live.html 10 January 2022 subscription live The Daily Telegraph 11 June 2015 June 11: Ron Moody, English actor, singer and composer (voice of Badger and Toad in The Animals of Farthing Wood, Noah the polar bear, Rocco the gorilla, Reg the mandrill, Squadron Leader the vulture in Noah's Island), dies at age 91.Oliver! actor Ron Moody dies aged 91 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33094914 BBC News 11 June 2015 June 21: Roland Dupree, American actor, dancer, and choreographer (live-action model for the title character in Peter Pan), dies at age 89.http://www.starletdancestudio.com/Performing_Groups.php Performing Groups starletdancestudio 2016-03-08 September 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160919223048/http://www.starletdancestudio.com/Performing_Groups.php deadhttps://accessreel.com/article/roland-dupree-peter-pan Roland Dupree - Peter Pan AccessReel.com 2016-03-08http://www.danielsfuneral.com/obituaries/Roland-Dupree/#!/Obituary Roland Dupree - View Obituary & Service Information Roland Dupree Obituary 2016-03-08 June 22: James Horner, American composer and conductor (An American Tail, The Land Before Time, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West, Once Upon a Forest, We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story, The Pagemaster, and Balto), dies at age 61 in a plane crash.Hamilton Matt https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-oscar-composer-plane-crash-pilot-killed-20150622-story.html Plane owned by Oscar-winning composer James Horner crashes; 1 dead Los Angeles Times June 22, 2015 July 2, 2015http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/pilot-dies-in-plane-registered-to-james-horner-titanic-composer-1.3123768 Pilot dies in plane registered to James Horner, Titanic composer CBC Associated Press June 22, 2015 June 22, 2015http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/22/living/feat-james-horner-titantic-plane-crash/ James Horner killed in plane crash - CNN.com CNN June 23, 2015 June 23, 2015 June 27: Jane Aaron, American illustrator and animator (Between the Lions, Sesame Street), dies at age 67 from cancer.Sam Roberts (newspaper journalist) Roberts Sam Jane Aaron Dies at 67; Her Film Animation Sprouted on 'Sesame Street' https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/06/arts/television/jane-aaron-filmmaker-whose-animation-sprouted-on-sesame-street-dies-at-67.html?_r=1 July 21, 2015 New York Times July 5, 2015 June 28: Jack Carter, American comedian, actor and television presenter (voice of Wilbur Cobb in The Ren & Stimpy Show, Irwin Linker in King of the Hill, Harry in the Superman: The Animated Series episode "Warrior Queen", Tiresias in the Hercules episode "Hercules and the Griffin", Ziff Twyman in the Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain episode "That's Edutainment", Frieda's Grandfather in the Static Shock episode "Frozen Out", Old Man in the Family Guy episode "Grumpy Old Man", Sid in the Justice League Unlimited episode "This Little Piggy"), dies at age 93.https://variety.com/2015/film/news/comedian-jack-carter-dead-dies-1201530903/ Comedian Jack Carter Dead at 93 Variety June 29, 2015 June 30, 2015 June 30: Paolo Piffarerio, Italian comics artist and animator (La Lunga Calza Verde) and film producer (Gamma Film), dies at age 90.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/piffarerio_p.htm Paolo Piffarerio lambiek.net May 5, 2020 July July 4: Valerio Ruggeri, Italian actor (Italian dub voice of Rabbit in Winnie the Pooh), dies at age 81.Addio al doppiatore Valerio Ruggeri (in Italian) July 10: Roger Rees, Welsh actor and director (voice of Rathburn and Lord Theobine in The Legend of Prince Valiant, Prince Malcolm in Gargoyles, Betty in P.J. Sparkles, Edward in Return to Never Land, Ikon in the Phantom 2040 episode "The Sins of the Fathers: Part One", the Piper in the Extreme Ghostbusters episode "The Pied Piper of Manhattan"), dies at age 71.Barnes Mike https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/roger-rees-dead-life-adventures-808126 Roger Rees, Star of 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby,' Dies at 71 The Hollywood Reporter 10 July 2015 11 July 2015 July 17: Alan Kupperberg, American comics artist and animator (Don Bluth), dies of thymus cancer at age 62. http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/07/17/alan-kupperberg-dies-aged-62/ Alan Kupperberg Dies, Aged 62 Rich Johnston Rich Johnston July 17, 2015 BleedingCool.com https://web.archive.org/web/20150810013004/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/07/17/alan-kupperberg-dies-aged-62/ August 10, 2015 livehttps://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kupperberg_a.htm Alan Kupperberg lambiek.net April 7, 2018 July 18: Alex Rocco, American actor (voice of Roger Meyers Jr. in The Simpsons, Thorny in A Bug's Life, Larry in Pepper Ann, Bea Arthur and Soccer Mom in Family Guy, Carmine Falcone in Batman: Year One, Mr. Malone in the Bonkers episode "Frame That Toon", Lucky Rabbit in The Angry Beavers episode "Big Fun", Old Caddie in The Life & Times of Tim episode "The Caddy's Shack", additional voices in Lloyd in Space), dies from pancreatic cancer at age 79.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alex-rocco-dead-godfather-actor-809754 Alex Rocco Dead: 'Godfather' Actor Was 79 Mike Barnes The Hollywood Reporter July 19, 2015 George Coe, American actor (voice of Arthur Woodhouse in Archer, Tee Watt Kaa in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Toza in The Legend of Korra episode "A Leaf in the Wind", Albert Einstein in Celebrity Deathmatch, Miguel in Wrinkles), dies at age 86.https://variety.com/2015/film/news/george-coe-dead-sag-1201543614/ George Coe, Oscar-Nominated Actor and SAG Activist, Dies at 86 Dave McNary 20 July 2015 variety.com 4 January 20172015-07-21 George Coe, actor who was original 'SNL' member, dies at 86 https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-george-coe-20150721-story.html 2024-12-31 Los Angeles Times en-US July 24: Irvin S. Bauer, American playwright, educator and television writer (Bonkers, Courage the Cowardly Dog), dies from lymphoma at an unknown age.https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/irvin-bauer-obituary?n=irvin-bauer&pid=175402792 Irvin S. Bauer Obituary Legacy.com July 31, 2015 April 7, 2022 July 31: Roddy Piper, Canadian professional wrestler and actor (portrayed himself in Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling, voice of Bolphunga in Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, Don John in the Adventure Time episode "The Red Throne", himself in the Robot Chicken episode "Metal Militia"), dies at age 61.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5FZCkyTq0Y https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/K5FZCkyTq0Y 2021-12-12 Roddy Piper on The Rich Eisen Show on July 24, 2015 May 8, 2021 liveDeath certificate http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/roddy-piper-death-certificate-TMZ-01.pdf tmz.vo.llnwd.net September 1, 2015 September 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150906032300/http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/roddy-piper-death-certificate-TMZ-01.pdf deadGelston Dan WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper dies at 61 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/bfaf8a22e11d4736ae988cfd1733eaad/wwe-hall-famer-roddy-piper-dies-61 Associated Press August 1, 2015 August 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150803091410/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/bfaf8a22e11d4736ae988cfd1733eaad/wwe-hall-famer-roddy-piper-dies-61 deadhttps://variety.com/2015/biz/obituaries-people-news/roddy-piper-dies-dead-wwe-wrestler-1201554513/ WWE Legend 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Dies at 61 Variety July 31, 2015 July 31, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150731234510/http://variety.com/2015/biz/obituaries-people-news/roddy-piper-dies-dead-wwe-wrestler-1201554513/ July 31, 2015 dead mdyhttps://www.tmz.com/2015/08/19/rowdy-roddy-piper-cause-of-death-heart-attack-blood-clot/ Rowdy Roddy Piper Cause of Death Heart Attack from Blood Clot August 19, 2015 August 19, 2015 TMZ Time Warnerhttps://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article29721016.html 'Bad guy' professional wrestler 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper dies at 61 David Perlmutt The Charlotte Observer July 31, 2015 July 31, 2015 August August 9: Susan Sheridan, English actress (voice of Princess Eilonwy in The Black Cauldron, Noddy in Noddy's Toyland Adventures), dies at age 68."Hitchhikers actress Susan Sheridan dies aged 68", BBC News, 9 August 2015."Susan Sheridan: Voice actor behind a host of children's TV favourites who also originated Trillian in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", The Independent, 14 August 2015. 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August 13: Richard Manginsay, Filipino-born American animator (Anastasia, Bartok the Magnificent, Futurama, King of the Hill, The Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie), storyboard artist (Family Guy), character designer (The Simpsons, Dead Space: Downfall) and prop designer (The Simpsons), dies at age 43.http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/rip-richard-manginsay.html RIP Richard Manginsay Steve Hulett August 13, 2015 The Animation Guild August 17: Yvonne Craig, American actress (voice of Grandma Pig in Olivia), dies from cancer at age 78.Booker Brakkton August 19, 2015 Yvonne Craig, Best Known As 'Batgirl', Dies at 78 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/08/19/432862575/yvonne-craig-best-known-as-batgirl-dies-at-78 October 31, 2023 NPR August 22: Merl Reagle, American crossword constructor (voiced himself and provided the crossword puzzles in The Simpsons episode "Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words"), dies from acute pancreatitis at age 65.https://www.tampabay.com/news/obituaries/crossword-creator-merl-reagle-dies-in-tampa-at-age-65/2242415/ Crossword creator Merl Reagle dies in Tampa at age 65 Bancroft Colette Tampa Bay Times August 22, 2015 September September 1: Dean Jones, American actor (voice of George Newton in Beethoven, Dean Arbagast in Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero, Ahasuerus in The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible episode "Queen Esther", Dr. Karel in The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest episode "DNA Doomsday", Abraham Lincoln in the Nightmare Ned episode "Monster Ned", Sam Lane in the Superman: The Animated Series episode "Monkey Fun", Chauncey in the Adventures from the Book of Virtues episode "Trushworthiness"), dies at age 84.https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/03/movies/dean-jones-star-of-disneys-the-love-bug-dies-at-84.html?_r=0 Dean Jones, Affable Star in 'Love Bug' and a Disney Fixture, Dies at 84 Mike Flaherty The New York Times September 2, 2015 B19 subscription September 21: Yoram Gross, Polish-born Australian producer (Dot and the Kangaroo and its sequels), dies at age 88.Herald-Sun, Film producer Yoram Gross has died at age 88 October October 6: Kevin Corcoran, American child actor (voice of the title character in Goliath II, Goofy Jr. in Aquamania), dies at age 66.https://books.google.com/books?id=FOHgDAAAQBAJ&q=kevin+corcoran Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons Scott Wilson 3d McFarland August 19, 2016 978-1-4766-2599-7 October 21: Marty Ingels, American actor and comedian (voice of the title character in Pac-Man, Hathi in The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story, Beegle Beagle in The Great Grape Ape Show, Autocat in Cattanooga Cats), dies from a stroke at age 79.Fox Margalit 2015-10-23 Marty Ingels, Actor Funny Onscreen and Outrageous Off, Dies at 79 en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/23/arts/television/marty-ingels-actor-and-comedian-is-dead-at-79.html 2022-07-30 0362-4331 October 27: Miyu Matsuki, Japanese actress (voice of Anna Nishikinomiya in Shimoneta, Choppy in Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star, Isumi Saginomiya in Hayate the Combat Butler, Kuko in Nyaruko: Crawling with Love), dies from lymphoma at age 38.Loo Egan December 16, 2015 Voice Actress Miyu Matsuki Passes Away Due to Epstein–Barr Virus, Lymphoma https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-12-15/voice-actress-miyu-matsuki-passes-away-due-to-epstein-barr-virus-lymphoma/.96542 February 8, 2024 Anime News Network November November 2: Frank Budgen, English commercial director and co-founder of Gorgeous Enterprises (directed the NSPCC advert "Cartoon"), dies from cancer at age 61.https://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2015/november/frank-budgen-a-tribute/ Frank Budgen: A Tribute Creative Review https://web.archive.org/web/20151124201858/http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2015/november/frank-budgen-a-tribute/ November 24, 2015 November 3: Victor Wilson, American television writer (Nickelodeon Animation Studio), producer (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius) and actor (voice of Phuepal in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Bing in The Angry Beavers, Announcer in Rocket Power, Mr. Ward in As Told by Ginger), dies at age 51. November 16: Michael C. Gross, American artist, designer, and film producer (The Real Ghostbusters, Beethoven, Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas, Heavy Metal), dies at age 70.Michael Gross, who created 'Ghostbusters' logo, dies at 70 December December 4: Robert Loggia, American actor (voice of Bill Sykes in Oliver & Company, Grandpa Jehan in The Dog of Flanders, Lew Peterson in the Tom Goes to the Mayor episode "Saxman", himself in the Family Guy episodes "Brothers & Sisters" and "Call Girl"), dies from Alzheimer's disease at age 85.https://variety.com/2015/film/news/robert-loggia-scarface-dies-dead-1201654545/ Oscar-Nominated Actor Robert Loggia Dies at 85 Variety Dave December 4, 2015 McNary December 28: Lemmy Kilmister, British singer and member of Motörhead (performed the song "You Better Swim" in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie), dies at age 70.http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/0119-lemmy-kilmister.pdf County of Los Angeles Certificate of Death 19 January 2016 TMZ 22 February 2019 29 March 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170329144041/http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/0119-lemmy-kilmister.pdf deadMotorhead's Lemmy Kilmister Official Cause of Death Revealed http://loudwire.com/motorhead-lemmy-kilmister-official-cause-of-death-revealed/ Childers Chad 19 January 2016 Loudwire 20 January 2016https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/20/motorhead-lemmy-prostate-cancer-death-certificate Mötorhead's Lemmy died of prostate cancer, says death certificate 20 January 2016 The Guardian 4 November 2016Barker Andrew Motorhead's Lemmy Dies at 70 https://variety.com/2015/music/news/lemmy-motorhead-dies-dead-ian-fraser-kilmister-1201668541/ 28 December 2015 Variety 28 December 2015 December 31: Beth Howland, American actress (voice of Singer in the Batman Beyond episode "Out of the Past", Dr. Leventhal in the As Told by Ginger episode "And She Was Gone"), dies from lung cancer at age 76.https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/25/arts/television/beth-howland-accident-prone-waitress-from-the-sitcom-alice-dies-at-74.html The New York Times Beth Howland, accident prone waitress from the sitcom Alice dies at 74 Grimes William May 24, 2016 July 16, 2022 Natalie Cole, American singer, songwriter, and actress (singing voice of Sawyer in Cats Don't Dance, sang "Rise and Shine" in The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland), dies at age 65.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_gkTg-a1rTDsor14aCLj3a3jCM6yIQ6P Natalie Cole 2015 Manila [DOLBY] - YouTube YouTube en November 10, 2017Pareles Jon Natalie Cole, 'Unforgettable' Voice and Million-Selling Hitmaker, Dies at 65 https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/02/arts/music/natalie-cole-grammy-award-winning-singer-dies-at-65.html December 31, 2019 The New York Times January 1, 2016http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-singer-natalie-cole-dead-20160101-story.html Natalie Cole has died at 65; 'Unforgettable' singer was daughter of legendary Nat King Cole Josh Rottenberg LA Times January 1, 2016http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCAKBN0UM24F20160108 https://web.archive.org/web/20160111195133/http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCAKBN0UM24F20160108 dead January 11, 2016 Natalie Cole's death due to rare lung disease, heart failure Ca.reuters.com January 8, 2016"Autopsy: The Last Hours of Natalie Cole." Autopsy: The Last Hours of.... Nar. Eric Meyers. Exec. Prod. Ed Taylor and Michael Kelpie. Reelz, May 27, 2017. Television.https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35210812 Natalie Cole, R&B and jazz singer, dies aged 65 January 1, 2016 BBC News BBC January 1, 2016 Specific date unknown David Anderson, English film director (Dreamland Express), dies at age 62 or 63.Mitchell Ben https://www.skwigly.co.uk/in-memoriam-david-anderson-1952-2015/ In Memoriam: David Anderson (1952-2015) Skwigly Animation Magazine May 13, 2015 May 5, 2020 Peg Dixon, Canadian actress (voice of Mrs. Claus in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Betty Brant in Spider-Man), dies at age 92. Notes See also 2015 in anime References External links Animated works of the year, listed in the IMDb