We all grew up watching Tom & Jerry or Popeye and it’s no exaggeration to say that these cartoons were some of the greatest parts of our childhood. However, do you guys know who is the genius behind these lovely cartoon shows? Probably only a few knew him – Eugene Merrill Deitch, aka Jane Deitch, an American painter, film director and cartoonist.
But let us tell you the bad news that we have lost this legend. After a period of dedication to art, he passed away on April 16, 2020, at the age of 95. Since noticing his death, artists around the world have pushed the legendary animator homepage by sharing their influential artwork on the internet. In addition, through them, the artists also want to thank him for creating their wonderful childhood. Rest in peace Jane Deitch.
And let’s scroll down and take a look at the artworks below:
#1 “Thank you Gene for making my childhood awesome.”
#2 “A quick sketch in tribute to Gene Deitch, one of the animators and director of Tom and Jerry and Popeye, thank you for an awesome childhood, Rest In Peace.”
#3 “Thank you for creating a wonderful childhood for everyone. Gene Deitch”
#4 Gone but not forgotten
#5 Rest in peace
#6 “His illustrations were my childhood!”
#7 It’s truly heartbreaking…
#8 Goodbye sweet angel
#9 “RIP Gene Deitch (1924 – 2020 )”
#10 “Gene Deitch ?”
#11 “Today we celebrate the life of Gene Deitch, the director of classic cartoons like Tom & Jerry and Popeye who left behind a legacy that will continue to live on for years. Rest in peace!”
#12 “You would always be remembered through your cartoons.. “
#13 “This illustration is in honor of the great illustrator and animator #genedeitch who brought Tom, Jerry and Popeye to life.”
#14 “Thank you for making our childhood awesome”
#15 Fly away from here sweet angel
#16 We will never forget you
#17 RIP Gene Deitch
#18 “So sad, what now to do…?”
#19 “Our last goodbye to great Gene Deitch. Rest in love”
#20 “Don’t worry boys I will always be there with you”……..R.I.P Gene Deitch. Thank you for making our childhood so special……
We all grew up watching Tom & Jerry or Popeye and it’s no exaggeration to say that these cartoons were some of the greatest parts of our childhood. However, do you guys know who is the genius behind these lovely cartoon shows? Probably only a few knew him – Eugene Merrill Deitch, aka Jane Deitch, an American painter, film director and cartoonist.
But let us tell you the bad news that we have lost this legend. After a period of dedication to art, he passed away on April 16, 2020, at the age of 95. Since noticing his death, artists around the world have pushed the legendary animator homepage by sharing their influential artwork on the internet. In addition, through them, the artists also want to thank him for creating their wonderful childhood. Rest in peace Jane Deitch.
