Roger Allers, the legendary Disney animator and director, passed away suddenly at his home in Santa Monica, California, on January 17 local time, following a brief illness. He was 76. His departure has sent waves of grief throughout the global animation community. Allers’ name is inextricably linked to the renaissance golden age of Disney animation.[…..] […]
Legendary Disney Animator and Director Roger Allers Passes Away at 76 The Co-Director of The Lion King Who Helped Define an Animation Golden Age