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Michael John Roberts, Animator and Director on ‘Bojack Horseman,’ ‘Triptank,’ Dies at 48

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Michael John Roberts, Animator and Director on ‘Bojack Horseman,’ ‘Triptank,’ Dies at 48
Nov 12, 2026 3:49pm PT Michael John Roberts, Animator and Director on ‘Bojack Horseman,’ ‘Triptank,’ Dies at 48

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Michael John Roberts, an animator, producer and director who worked on shows including “Bojack Horseman,” died Wednesday in Los Angeles of glioblastoma. He was 46.

His family’s statement said, “Michael saw the world a little differently. A gifted artist with an extraordinary talent, he could find something worth exploring in what others might overlook. His creativity was not limited to what he put on paper; it shaped the way he thought, questioned, and understood the world around him.

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