Rooster Teeth creator Monty Oum died at 33

The Rooster Teeth show creator and an Austin-based animator Monty Oum has passed away on Sunday in a hospital, confirmed Rooster Teeth chief executive Matt Hullum on their website. 

Monty had suffered a severe allergic reaction during a simple medical procedure last ten days that left him in a coma. He fought bravely till ten days but his body did not recover properly. 

A GoFundMe campaign had started for Oum’s medical treatment and the funds had been raised $195,088 till Monday afternoon. 

Monty was the creator, writer and producer of the animated series RWBY which produced the show “Red vs. Blue” only two seasons and third season was in development.      

In the post, Hullum thanked Rooster Teeth fans for their support of the campaign. He wrote, “As for honoring Monty, we will do that in our own way. In lieu of flowers or gifts, we ask that you simply do something creative. Use your imagination to make the world a better place in any way that you can. If you know Monty like we do, then you know he would certainly be doing that if he were able to.” 

Oum is survived by his wife Sheena, his father and his brother and sisters. Our thoughts and feelings are with Monty’s family and friends in this difficult time.