William Hanna, beloved animator, television producer and cartoon artist, passed away at age 90 on March 22, 2001. Born in Melrose, New Mexico on July 14, 1910, William “Bill” Hanna was best known for being the co-founder of Hanna-Barbera, the animation studio responsible for producing some of the most iconic and beloved cartoons in history. Hanna met his business partner and friend Joseph Barbera at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer animation studio, where they worked as story men, artists and directors. In 1957, they left MGM to create their own studio, Hanna-Barbera. Hanna and Barbera went on to create over 3000 half-hour animated shows, many of which would become some of the most famous and most remembered cartoons in history. Among their most notable work are Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, The Yogi Bear Show and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. Hanna's work earned him seven Emmy Awards and eight nominations, seven Golden Reel Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also received many lifetime achievement awards, including a Winsor McCay Award from the International Animated Film Association and a Special Achievement Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. In 1993, Hanna was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. William Hanna will be remembered for his hard work and creative genius, which brought joy and happiness to children and adults around the world. He is survived by his four children, as well as his friendship and partnership with Joseph Barbera.