Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "2008 in animation" in English language version.
Adam Blaustein, 11 December 2008; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
David Mitton, a creator of the gentle children's television series "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends," which evolved into an international hit and a merchandising juggernaut, died on May 16 in London. He was 69.