He also worked on 207 Simpsons episodes

Producer J.Michael Mendel, who worked on such animated comedies as Rick & Morty and The Simpsons has died at the age of 54.

A statement from Adult Swim, which airs Rick & Morty, said: ‘All of us at Adult Swim are devastated by the untimely passing of Mike Mendel. 

‘Mike was the heart of the Rick and Morty production family, his fantastic talent and wit will be sorely missed.

‘Mike was a universally respected Emmy-winning producer with over 25 years in the industry, who guided and supported a generation of artists, writers and creators and his absence will be felt by the entire community.

‘ Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.’

Writing on Twitter, Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland added:  don’t know what I’m going to do without you by my side Mike. I’m destroyed.’

Mendel produced 207 Simpsons episodes and worked on The PJs, created by Eddie Murphy, and the Napoleon Dynamite TV series.

Published: 23 Sep 2019