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Clifford The Big Red Dog Creator Norman Bridwell, RIP
Norman Bridwell, creator of Clifford the Big Red Dog, died last Friday at the age of 86.
RIP
Mike Nichols, RIP
Celebrated stage and film director Mike Nichols (“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” “The Graduate) died yesterday at the age of 83.
Lauren Bacall Dies at 89
Legendary Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall has died at the age of 89.
Remembrances of Robin Williams by Eric Goldberg, John Musker and Ron Clements
Here are the official statements on the death of Robin Williams provided by Eric Goldberg, the supervising animator of the Genie in “Aladdin,” and John Musker and Ron Clements, the directors of “Aladdin.”
Ron Tippe, ‘Runaway Brain’ and ‘Space Jam’ Producer, RIP
Ron Tippe, the animation producer of the live-action/animated hybrid feature “Space Jam” and the Oscar-nominated Disney short “Runaway Brain,” passed away on August 1st after a year-and-a-half battle with brain cancer.
Robin Williams Dead of Apparent Suicide
Actor Robin Williams has died at the age of 63 from an apparent suicide.
RIP Dickie Jones, Voice of Pinocchio
Dickie Jones, the voice of Pinocchio in the 1940 Disney film, died on July 7, 2014. He was 87 years old.
Frank Terry, Former Director of CalArts Character Animation Program, RIP
Frank Terry, the beloved former director of the character animation program at CalArts, passed away on February 11 at the age of 75.
“When the Wind Blows” Director Jimmy Murakami, RIP
Japanese-American animation legend Jimmy Murakami, who played an important role in the development of Ireland’s animation industry, has died at the age of 80, reported the organization Animation Ireland. The cause of death is unknown.
Arthur Rankin Jr, Co-Founder of Rankin/Bass, RIP
Arthur Rankin, Jr., one-half of the iconic animation duo Rankin/Bass, died on January 30th at his Harrington Sound, Bermuda home. He was 89.
John Dilworth Remembers Michael Sporn
Can you believe he even existed? Did we conjure him up in a strangely unexplainable collective?
Michael Sporn, A Passionate Film Director, RIP
Animator and filmmaker Michael Sporn, a man who represented the spirit and vitality of New York’s animation scene as much as any other single individual, passed away from pancreatic cancer on January 19. He was 67.
Hal Sutherland, Filmation Co-Founder and Director, RIP
Hal Sutherland, the co-founder of the low-budget American TV animation studio Filmation, has died at age 85.
Remembering British Animation Giants Harold Whitaker and Richard Taylor
Late last year, we lost two noted animation talents from the United Kingdom: Harold Whitaker and Richard Taylor. We remember their contributions to the art form.
In Memoriam: Animation Community Members Who Died in 2013
Cartoon Brew remembers the animation community members whom we lost in 2013.
Frédéric Back, Director of “The Man Who Planted Trees,” Dies at 89
Animation legend Frédéric Back, the two-time Oscar-winning director of “The Man Who Planted Trees,” “Crac!,” and “The Mighty River,” passed away this morning at his home in Montreal.
Walt Disney’s Daughter, Diane Disney Miller, Has Died at 79
Walt Disney’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller, died today at her home in Napa, California.
Background Painter Ron Dias Dies at 76
Background painter and stylist Ron Dias died in California on Tuesday, July 30th at the age of 76. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on February …
John Wilson, British Animation Legend, RIP
British animation director, designer and studio owner John Wilson (above, left) passed away on Friday, June 21st, according to a report …
Victor Haboush (1924-2009)
Victor Haboush passed away on May 24, 2009 at age 85. A first-generation American of Lebanese descent, he was born on April 16, 1924 and …
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