Michael John Roberts, the animator and director whose work helped bring Netflix’s BoJack Horseman to life, has died at 48. Roberts passed away Nov. 11 at his home in Los Angeles after a brief battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to his family’s obituary.
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View this post on InstagramIn the wake of his death, Roberts’ family shared a heartfelt tribute.
“Michael saw the world a little differently,” his obituary read. “A gifted artist with an extraordinary talent, he could find something worth exploring in what others might overlook. His creativity was not limited to what he put on paper; it shaped the way he thought, questioned and understood the world around him.”
The tribute continued, “Although his illness came suddenly and the time that followed was heartbreakingly short, it cannot define the man he was. His life is better remembered through what he created, the conversations he inspired, the friendships he nurtured and the love he gave so freely to those closest to him.”
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Beyond celebrating his life and legacy, the family also made an unexpected request for those wishing to honor his memory.
Michael John Roberts’ Family Shares Unusual Request
Rather than sending flowers or making donations, the family asked people to do something a little different: “Please save your money and buy a cool car, that’s what Michael would have wanted.”
The request appeared in Roberts’ obituary, which remembered him as a gifted artist. His loved ones also reflected on the conversations, laughter, music and everyday moments they wished they could have shared with him for more time.
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Roberts is survived by his wife, actress Bree Williamson, and their son, McGreggor. Williamson is known for playing Jessica Buchanan on the long-running soap opera One Life to Live and has also appeared on the soapy prime-time hit Gossip Girl.
Inside Michael John Roberts’ Animation Career
Roberts built an extensive career across television, beginning with animation work on children’s series including Angela Anaconda and The Hoobs. He went on to co-create and direct Comedy Central’s sketch-comedy series TripTank, which ran from 2014 to 2016.
His work on BoJack Horseman included animating the show’s opening sequence and directing two episodes. He also directed episodes of F Is for Family, Final Space and Apple TV+’s Strange Planet. His producing credits included Dallas & Robo and Hot Wheels Let’s Race.
In remembering Roberts, his family emphasized that his illness did not define his life. Instead, they said, his legacy would live on through his creations, the friendships he nurtured and the love he gave to those closest to him.
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