Washington DC, Nov. 13 -- Michael John Roberts, an animator, producer and director who worked on popular animated shows including 'Bojack Horseman' and 'Triptank' passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 46.

Passed away on Wednesday, the director's family statement described the artist as an "extraordinary talent" who viewed storytelling in a different light.

"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," shared the family's statement as quoted by Variety.

The statement continued, "He was ...