Joe Barbera dies at 95

Joe Barbera, half of the Hanna-Barbera team that produced hit cartoons such as "Tom and Jerry" and "Yogi Bear" died on Monday at the age of 95.

Barbera died of natural causes and his wife Sheila was at his side, Warner Bros. spokesman, Gary Miereanu, told the Associated Press.

Barbera and his longtime partner, Bill Hanna, began their run of cartoon hits when they created "Tom and Jerry." The animated cat and mouse went on to win seven Academy awards, according to the AP. The two also created "The Jetsons" and "Sooby-Doo."

"From the Stone Age to the Space Age and from primetime to Saturday mornings, syndication and cable, the characters he created with his late partner, William Hanna, are not only animated superstars, but also a very beloved part of American pop culture. While he will be missed by his family and friends, Joe will live on through his work," Warner Bros. Chairman and CEO, Barry Meyer, said Monday, the AP reported.