Producer Jules Bass has died at 87... following a more than five-decade career in Hollywood

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Jules Bass, the producer behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ and Frosty the Snowman, passed away at 87 in an assisted living facility in New York on Tuesday.

The talented director, who earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children's Special in 1976, died of an age-related illnesses, according to his publicist Jennifer Fisherman, who confirmed the news to Deadline.In addition to helping spread Christmas cheer through his holiday TV specials, including Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, he wrote multiple children's books.

Rest in peace: Jules Bass, the producer behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ and Frosty the Snowman, passed away at 84 in an assisted living facility in New York on TuesdayHis published works include Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon, Cooking With Herb and Headhunters, which was adapted into the hit 2011 film Monte Carlo, starring Selena Gomez.

After attending New York University and working for an advertising agency, Bass fatefully began working with the late Arthur Rankin, who he collaborated with on classics like Mad Monster Party and the TV series The New Adventures of Pinocchio.