"Bob's Burgers" character designer Dave Creek dies after a skydiving accident

We were saddened by the death of animation veteran Dave Creek on Thursday after suffering injuries from a skydiving accident last weekend (January 2). Brooke Keesling, head of talent at Bento Box, announced the news on social media. "100% devastated for losing the wonderful, sweet and talented Dave Creek today," she wrote. “I am sending you all my love. Fly free and I hope to see you again one day on the other side. "

A CalArts graduate, Creek was a talented character designer who worked on shows such as Central Park, Bob's Burger e Brickleberry. His other animation credits include Happiness is a warm blanket, Charlie Brown (2011), Youth in Revolt (2009) e The price of miracles (2008)

Bento Box and 20th Television fondly recalled Creek in a joint statement on his passing: "We are heartbroken over the tragic passing of Dave Creek, an extraordinary artist who had been with Bob's Burgers since the first day. He was not only an incredible talent, but also a beautiful person, and our hearts go out to his family, friends and all of his showbiz colleagues who loved him and are in mourning today. "

Besides being an avid skydiver, Creek also enjoyed building intricate miniature tree houses around the bonsai, as seen in photos shared by Bob's Burgers under the supervision of director Bernard Derriman, alongside a photo of the late artist and one of his character creations for the show.

Today at Bobs we lost a great artist and a great friend, our lead character designer Dave Creek. Here is one of his many projects, Lady Tinsel, and one of his amazing tree houses. pic.twitter.com/5yX4fZ8ZiQ

- Bernard Derriman (@derriman) 8 January 2021