The Oscar-winning illustrator who made childhood interesting died April 16, 2020 unexpectedly in his Prague apartment aged 95.
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The film director and producer was last seen in his apartment in the Litter Quarter neighbourhood.
According to a family friend and neighbor, the cause of death was not related to coronavirus. While Deitch hadn’t been sick, he had complained about intestinal problems in the days before his passing.
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Fans have Since then been paying tribute to him on social media for the iconic ‘Tom and Jerry’ and Popeye Cartoons.
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