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It's a lil late but Monty Oum is dead
Monty Oum, Web-Series Animator, Dies at 33Monty Oum, the creator of the animated web series “RWBY” and director of animation for Rooster Teeth Productions, a company best known for repurposing the bloodthirsty avatars in the Halo video games into angst-ridden slackers in the popular web series “Red vs. Blue,” died on Sunday near his home in Austin, Tex. He was 33.
Mr. Oum fell into a coma after experiencing an allergic reaction during a medical procedure several days ago and never recovered, a statement on Rooster Teeth’s website said.
Mr. Oum, who often appeared in flashy costumes that made him look like an anime character, enjoyed surprising fame in a profession in which many remain anonymous. News of his death became a major trending topic on Google and Facebook.
Mr. Oum fell into a coma after experiencing an allergic reaction during a medical procedure several days ago and never recovered, a statement on Rooster Teeth’s website said.
Mr. Oum, who often appeared in flashy costumes that made him look like an anime character, enjoyed surprising fame in a profession in which many remain anonymous. News of his death became a major trending topic on Google and Facebook.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/04/arts/video-games/monty-oum-web-series-animator-dies-at-33.html?_r=0