Michael John Roberts, an animator and director known for his work on Comedy Central's TripTank and Netflix's BoJack Horseman, died of glioblastoma on Wednesday, November 11, in Los Angeles. He was 48. His death was announced by his family, including his wife, the One Life to Live and Gossip Girl actor Bree Williamson.

A Toronto native, Roberts also created the buddy comedy Dallas and Robo and directed episodes of F Is for Family, Final Space and Strange Planet. His credits spanned adult animation and science fiction series, reflecting a career built across several networks and streaming platforms.S2