《海綿寶寶》這部享譽全球的動畫片創作者史蒂芬·海倫伯格是一名專業的漫畫家,從1998年創作出海綿寶寶這個形象,到現在已經有20年。
SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg has died at the age of 57.
海綿寶寶的創作者史蒂芬.海倫伯格去世,享年57歲。
The news was confirmed by Nickelodeon, which has broadcast the hugely popular cartoon series since 1999.
這一消息得到了尼克頻道的證實,該頻道自1999年以來一直在播出這部廣受歡迎的卡通連續劇。
去年,海倫伯格被確診患上肌肉萎縮性脊髓側索硬化症,也是我們常說的漸凍症。一年多來,海倫伯格都在頑強的與病魔做鬥爭,同時也不忘繼續進行漫畫創作。
In a statement, the company said Hillenburg’s cause of death was motor neurone disease (also known as ALS) - a condition he revealed he had been diagnosed with in March last year.
尼克頻道公司在一份聲明中表示,史蒂芬.海倫伯格的死因是運動神經元疾病(也稱漸凍症),他曾透露自己在去年3月就被診斷患有這種疾病。
As well as creating the character, Hillenburg also directed 2004’s The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
在塑造角色的同時,史蒂芬·海倫伯格還執導了2004年的「海綿寶寶」電影。
We are sad to share the news of the passing of Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants, Nickelodeon tweeted from its official account.
尼克頻道在其官方帳戶上發推文稱:「我們很遺憾地宣布海綿寶寶的創作者史蒂芬·海倫伯格去世。」
他離開了自己的妻子卡倫·海倫伯格和他們10歲的兒子克萊,同時也和自己筆下的那些小可愛們說了再見。
Today, we are observing a moment of silence to honour his life and work.
「今天,我們為紀念史蒂芬·海倫伯格的去世和以往他做出的貢獻而默哀。」
The company’s statement added: "Steve imbued 』SpongeBob SquarePants』 with a unique sense of humour and innocence that has brought joy to generations of kids and families everywhere.
尼克頻道公司的聲明還說:「史蒂芬·海倫伯格給『海綿寶寶』注入了一種獨特的幽默感和純真感,為多個國度、幾代孩子和家庭帶來了歡樂。
His utterly original characters and the world of Bikini Bottom will long stand as a reminder of the value of optimism, friendship and the limitless power of imagination.
「片中由他創作的角色和描繪的比奇堡世界將長期提醒人們樂觀、友誼和無限想像力的價值。」
Following the news of Hillenburg’s death, SpongeBob fans began posting tributes on social media, thanking him for his creation, which "enriched lives" and "stirred up laughter for years to come".
在史蒂芬.海倫伯格去世的消息傳出後,海綿寶寶的粉絲們開始在社交媒體上發表悼詞,感謝他的創作,稱他的創作不僅「豐富了人們的生活」,並且還會在未來的歲月裡繼續帶給大家歡樂。
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來源:BBC News
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