Derrick J. Wyatt, Beloved Transformer and Ben 10 Cartoonist, Passes Away

Industry Mourns the Loss of a Creative Genius

Devastating News Hits the Animation Community

The animation community is in mourning following the untimely passing of Derrick J. Wyatt, a beloved character designer and animator known for his exceptional work on popular animated series such as Ben 10 and Transformers.

According to a social media post by fellow Transformers artist Josh Perez, Wyatt passed away earlier this month at the age of 49. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.

Wyatt's contributions to the world of animation are immeasurable. He was renowned for his innovative character designs, which brought to life unforgettable characters like Heatblast and Rath in Ben 10 and countless iconic Transformers, including Optimus Primal, Dinobot, and Megatron.