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R.I.P.
Bill Melendez
1916-2008
I discovered from the associated press, some tragic news. Another big name from the entertainment world passed on today. Bill Melendez, who animated works for Disney, Warner Brothers, and the Peanuts animated series, passed away at the age of 91. He also provided the voice for Snoopy and Woodstock for the Peanuts series. For those unfamiliar with Peanuts, think Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Bill Melendez, the animator who gave life to Snoopy, Charlie Brown and other "Peanuts" characters in scores of movies and TV specials, has died. He was 91. Melendez died of natural causes Tuesday at St. John's Health Center, according to publicist Amy Goldsmith.
Too many people have died in the entertainment industry this year and It's a crying shame.Is there a single person alive that does not know who these characters are? Those characters are just as iconic as say Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pluto. Who could possibly forget Linus, Lucy, Charlie brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock? I know I couldn't because Charlie Brown and the gang has been just a part of my childhood as Mickey Mouse and his friends.

Unless you've been living under a rock your whole life, you will have several memories of the Peanuts specials. I will not even have to show you any of the highlights, but in case you are unfamiliar with the characters (shame on you by the way), you can watch the videos to see just how truly special these characters are to many people not only on this site, but all of humanity. If you are already a big fan, watch these videos because they will bring back nostalgia.

The classic football gag

Linus explains Christmas

The classic Linus and Lucy song that everybody knows:



He will be forever missed!

Remember kids...
"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin. "

Tags: brothers, brown, charlie, disney, peanuts, snoopy, warner

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REDrup77 Comment by REDrup77 on September 5, 2008 at 9:57pm
:( NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I loved that show, he will be missed!
Sean Kennedy Comment by Sean Kennedy on September 5, 2008 at 3:51pm
Well atlest he lived a long and good life.
Jered Comment by Jered on September 5, 2008 at 3:42pm
RIP Bill. the Peanuts were my childhood. My prayers go out to Bill's family.
Mr. J Comment by Mr. J on September 5, 2008 at 2:04pm
He doesn't look like a Peanut,he looks like a raisin.
moviedork Comment by moviedork on September 5, 2008 at 1:27pm
This is a movie/comic book/cartoon site, aka a nerd site.
RetardedBarney Comment by RetardedBarney on September 5, 2008 at 12:27pm
He was a really cool guy, he worked with Looney Tunes and Disney in the 40s too.
Surprised he's mentioned here on a movie review website.
Zero Comment by Zero on September 5, 2008 at 9:56am
Ugh.... damn that really sucks...
Red Troll Comment by Red Troll on September 5, 2008 at 9:33am
Oh No. I love his work. Ritually watch the Peanuts Halloween and Christmas every year.

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Mr. Arsenic Comment by Mr. Arsenic on September 5, 2008 at 8:47am
R.I.P.
ghostwriter Comment by ghostwriter on September 5, 2008 at 5:40am
Such fun memories! I still watch The Great Pumpkin every Halloween, it's my all time Peanuts favorite. A treat to watch, to remember when all animated shows on TV were hand drawn...no computers here gang! Like a line from a classic Country song.."another piece of America...gone."

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