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Animator and Director Michael John Roberts Dies of Glioblastoma
Animator, producer and director Michael John Roberts died in Los Angeles of glioblastoma on Wednesday.
He worked on several animated shows, including Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman” and Comedy Central’s “TripTank.”
He directed the “BoJack Horseman” title sequence and two episodes, as well as 28 episodes of “TripTank.”
Roberts also directed episodes of “F Is for Family,” “Final Space” and other series, and created “Dallas & Robo” with John Cena and Kat Dennings.
His work spanned television, commercials and music videos, after he trained at Sheridan College and began as a junior animator.
His death is a loss to the animation and television community, and he is survived by his wife, actress Bree Williamson, their son, his parents and a sister.
The sources give different ages for Roberts: the story text says 46, while its headline says 48.
Animator, producer and director Michael John Roberts died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after developing glioblastoma.
TheWrap reported that he was 48, while Variety reported that he was 46.
Roberts worked on animated series including “BoJack Horseman,” “TripTank” and “F Is for Family.”
He directed the first season of “Final Space” and created the YouTube Red series “Dallas & Robo” with John Cena and Kat Dennings.
He is survived by his wife, actress Bree Williamson, and his son, McGreggor.
- Who
- Michael John Roberts, an animator, producer and director. The sources disagree on his age: Variety said 46, while TheWrap said 48.
- What
- He died of glioblastoma.
- When
- Wednesday; the articles were published on November 12, 2026.
- Where
- Los Angeles. TheWrap said he died at his home.
- Why
- He died following a battle with glioblastoma; TheWrap described it as brief.
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Roberts worked as an animator, director and co-producer on Comedy Central’s “TripTank.
Dallas & Robo,” which Roberts created with John Cena and Kat Dennings, premiered.
Roberts died in Los Angeles of glioblastoma.
- Age
- 46 according to Variety; 48 according to TheWrap
- Cause of death
- Glioblastoma
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Notable series
- BoJack Horseman,” “TripTank” and “F Is for Family
- Family
- Wife Bree Williamson and son McGreggor
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What people are saying
Michael saw the world a little differently.
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.