Michael John Roberts, known for 'BoJack Horseman' and 'TripTank,' dies aged 48 - Geo News

Michael John Roberts, an animator, producer and director who worked on shows including Bojack Horseman and TripTank, died on Wednesday, November 11, at his home in Los Angeles.

He died after a brief battle with glioblastoma, described as an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 46.

His family issued a statement that reads, “With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Michael John Roberts. Michael saw the world a little different. A gifted artist with an extraordinary talent, he could find something worth exploring in what others might overlook.”

Roberts was widely recognised for his work as a director for two episodes of Netflix’s popular animated series Bojack Horseman.

He also directed 28 episodes of Comedy Central’s Triptank.

Born on December 20, 1977, in Toronto, where he was brought up.

After graduation from Canada’s Sheridan College, he went on to become a junior animator, then storyboard artist and director.

Robert worked as an animator on the children’s animated series Angela Anaconda and the animation-live-action hybrid, The Hoobs in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Among his other directing credits are F Is for Family, Final Space, Strange Planet, and MrBeast Lab.

In addition to his wife, Bree Williamson, Robert is survived by son McGreggor.