‘Rick And Morty’ & ‘The Simpsons’ Producer Michael Mendel Passes Away At Age 54

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Rick and Morty is definitely one of the most out of the world tv series out there and it wouldn’t have been what it is today without producer J. Michael Mendel.

Michael Mendel is confirmed to have passed away at the age of 54 due to natural causes at his home.

Rick and Morty’s co-creator Justin Roiland wrote a tribute on social media saying he’s “devastated” and heartbroken over the news.

My friend, partner, and line producer Mike Mendel passed away. I am devastated. My heart breaks for his family. I don’t know what I’m going to do without you by my side Mike. I’m destroyed.

— Justin Roiland (@JustinRoiland) September 23, 2019

Michael won four Emmy Awards in the past for his work on Rick and Morty and The Simpsons. He also worked on The Critic; The PJs; The Oblongs; The Pitts; Kid Notorious; Drawn Together; Sit Down, Shut Up; Good Vibes; and Napoleon Dynamite.

Adult Swim also shared a statement on the passing of the animation producer and fans were also deeply saddened by the news.

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— [adult swim] (@adultswim) September 24, 2019

Mike Mendel died!? AAAUGH! 😭

My condolences to @JustinRoiland.#RIPMikeMendel#RickAndMorty pic.twitter.com/L5nQNM1cj8

— Torrin Fluker (@FlukeDogg08) September 24, 2019

RIP.
May his soul rest and we find solace in a belief that his life continues in alternate dimensions. 🦠🖤🙏🏼

— TASHINA MF BALDWIN. (@ThaiRoosevelt) September 24, 2019

My condolences pic.twitter.com/HArBhNUEXg

— Sans 2.0 (@ZR3009) September 24, 2019

Rest in peace. Your creations were amazing and revolutionary, and you'll always be known as a legend for this.

— Creme the Siamese Cat (@Creme_Kitty) September 24, 2019

Your legacy will forever live on in your work.

Rest in peace, Michael Mendel.

Info via Variety