In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, the iconic sponge made an appearance, leading many fans to speculate that they will get their wish for a Hillenburg tribute after all.
Oscar winning actor Ernest Borgnine whose career spanned six decades has passed away at age 95. Borgnine did work in movies, television and cartoons. He provided the voice of Mermaid Man in the series Spongebob Squarepants.