Lou Scheimer has passed away

[Devil of the Ghostbusters]

This first post is to pass along facts about his passing and any references as well.

The ToonSeum confirm on facebook that Lou Scheimer has passed away. Legendary founder of Filmation Studios that made The Ghost Busters (1975 Live Action Series) and Filmations Ghostbusters (1986 Cartoon series). His company was best known for He-man, Fat-Albert, and the Star Trek animated series. The NYTimes confirms he passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease, his wife, Mary Ann, said to them. He will be missed.

The ToonSeum facebook
Link:
www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152282600943626&id=93768863625

FILMATION Facebook
Link:
www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151770574346871&set=a.10151770575606871.1073741825.32802286870&type=1

NYTimes
Link:
www.nytimes.com/2013/10/22/business/media/lou-scheimer-tv-cartoon-producer-dies-at-84.html?_r=0

[Devil of the Ghostbusters]

I'll start listing tributes and stuff on this post. If anyone finds any not listed go ahead and post them. I'll add them here when I see them.

From Tasha (its in German) It is a collection of Lou related urls and other tributes:
www.ghostcommand.de/indexmain.php?d=Memoriam

From Cartoon Brew:
www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/r-i-p-filmation-co-founder-lou-scheimer-89971.html

From Animation Magazine:
www.animationmagazine.net/people/r-p-lou-scheimer-1929-2013/

From Action Figure Insider:
www.actionfigureinsider.com/lou-scheimer-october-19-1928-october-17-2013/

From Topless Robot:
www.toplessrobot.com/2013/10/rip_filmation_founder_lou_scheimer.php

From He-Man.org:
he-man.org/news_article.php?id=3728

From James Eatock:
bustatoons.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/farewell-lou-scheimer.html

[Prime Good]

NEWS CONFIRMED.

I'm broken. Literally.

Today, the biggest dreamer in the world has passed away. But The DREAM keeps living in our hearts and souls. Tomorrow, it will be legend for the new generations.

Farewell, maker of worlds.

[Tasha]

I'm deeply heartbroken.

Lou gave me my home, the place, where I belong to. He gave me my familiy. I can't clothe in words what he had done for us, and what I'm feeling right now.

I only want to say Thank You! Thank you, Lou, for the wonders, dreams, worlds, homes and feelings you created.

Besides, today it's his birthday. I think, even if it's so close to the loss, we should take a little time to think of it, too. I don't want to say »Happy Birthday« in this bitter times, but I want to say: Thank you for everything. You will forever stay in our hearts.


The team asked me to share a little tribute from Ghost Command to their father:

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Here's the posting from He-Man.de; it's in german, but not less emotional:
www.he-man.de/forum/index.php?topic=32229.0

[Tasha]

Even though it is in german I'd like to share my personal tribute to Lou with you:

Eternally unforgotten

[Zack]

I couldn't believe it, right before his birthday as well! R.I.P. to an awesome guy and creator as well as the voice on our favorite shows!!

[Starlord]

A sad day is today for me and millions of cartoon fans...

But it's better to remember him for the worlds he created.That man is responsible for a huge part of our childhood happiness!!!

Goodbye Mr. Scheimer!!!You go to find Mighty Mouse, Blackstar, He-Man, Ghost Busters, Flash Gordon, Bravestarr and other beloved characters to have fan from Heaven.

A huge THANK YOU for what you gave to me!!!

[kaison]

oh nooo!!!! It's totaly sad!

[Tasha]

Oct 18, 2013 16:28:21 GMT -5 Devil of the Ghostbusters said:

I'll start listing tributes and stuff on this post. If anyone finds any not listed go ahead and post them. I'll add them here when I see them.

I do the same on my website, so I think it's the best I give you the link to my tribute site:

In Memoriam

[GhostBuggy]

I'm very sorry to hear this, of course
I thank all who created a tribute, as well as those who are collecting them.
Farewell to the master!
This man did a lot of good, while entertaining us with timeless treasures!
Thank you for everything Mr. Scheimer!