Dave Creek, ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Lead Character Designer, Dies at 42 Following Skydiving Accident
Creek had worked on Fox animated series since its 2011 debutJennifer Maas | January 8, 2021 @ 6:32 AM
Last Updated: January 9, 2021 @ 10:03 AM
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Dave Creek, the lead character designer for Fox’s “Bob’s Burgers,” died Thursday, succumbing to injuries he sustained in a skydiving accident last week. He was 42.
“We are heartbroken at the tragic passing of Dave Creek, an extraordinary artist who had been with Bob’s Burgers from day one,” Fox broadcast network, “Bob’s Burgers” studio 20th Television and animation house Bento Box Entertainment said in a joint statement Friday. “He was not just an incredible talent but a beautiful person as well, and our hearts go out to his family, friends and all his colleagues at the show who loved him and are grieving today.”