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Giannalberto Bendazzi, Pioneering Animation Historian, Dies At 75
Bendazzi helped develop the field of animation history, and wrote some of its definitive books.
RIP
RIP Vera Pacheco, Clean-up Artist Who Worked For Disney And Bluth
Pacheco was the clean-up supervisor of Disney Animation’s last hand-drawn features, “The Princess and the Frog” and “Winnie the Pooh.”
In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Industry Figures Who Died In 2021
From the lead character designer of “Bob’s Burgers” to the longest-living animation worker of all-time, a look back at the people our community lost in 2021.
‘Cowboy Bebop’ Writer Keiko Nobumoto Dies At 57
She also wrote “Tokyo Godfathers” with Satoshi Kon and created “Wolf’s Rain.”
Will Ryan, Disney Voice Artist And Former ASIFA-Hollywood President, Dies At 72
Ryan also created Elmo Aardvark, a pastiche of early animated characters.
RIP Kathleen Quaife-Hodge, Effects Animator Who Worked For Bluth And Disney
Quaife-Hodge handled effects on a string of major features, from “The Secret of NIMH” to “Hercules.”
RIP David H. DePatie, ‘Pink Panther’ Producer And Marvel Productions Head
With Friz Freleng, DePatie ran a studio whose cartoons became network staples.
Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner Dies At 58, Shortly After Taking Medical Leave
Goldner turned the toy company into a titan of entertainment — including animation.
Longest-Living Animation Worker Of All Time, Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson, Dies Aged 111
“I smoked and I drank, but not that much” said Tompson of her secret to living a long life.
Remembering Troy Gustafson: A Former Student Pays Tribute To The Veteran Disney Effects Animator
Troy is gone. The animation industry has lost a legend. And I, and countless others who were lucky enough to know him, have lost a friend.
RIP Eiichi Yamamoto, Director And Key Collaborator Of Osamu Tezuka
Yamamoto worked on “Astro Boy” and directed cult classics like “Belladonna of Sadness,” a one-of-a-kind burst of dark psychedelia.
Anne Jolliffe, Australia’s ‘First Woman Animator,’ Dies At 87
Against the odds, Jolliffe forged a successful career as an animator and studio owner, working on films like “Yellow Submarine” and Bob Godfrey’s “Great.”
Jacques Drouin, Master Of Pinscreen Animation, Dies At 78
Drouin was known for the striking shorts he made at the National Film Board of Canada, such as “Mindscape” and “Imprints.”
Jamie Kezlarian Bolio, Animator-Turned-Consultant Who Championed Indie Animation, Has Died
Bolio helped orchestrate award campaigns for animated films, including Oscar nominees like “Song of the Sea” and “Mirai.”
RIP Robert Stanton, Prominent Background Artist Of The Disney Renaissance
Stanton created memorable backgrounds for films like “Aladdin,” “Lilo & Stitch,” and “Mulan,” before making his mark on the video game industry.
Fernando Ruíz Álvarez, Co-Director Of Mexico’s First Animated Feature, Dies At 79
Animator, filmmaker, entrepreneur: to many, Ruíz was the father of Mexican animation.
Don Jurwich, Hanna-Barbera And Marvel Veteran, Dies At 87
The director-producer worked on series including “Scooby-Doo,” “Spider-Man,” and “G.I. Joe.”
Masami Suda, Veteran Japanese Animator And Character Designer, Dies At 77
Across half a century, Suda lent his prodigious talents to everything from “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” to “Dragon Ball” and “Yo-kai Watch.”
Fred Ladd, Producer Who Helped Introduce Anime To U.S., Dies At 94
Ladd localized classic anime series for the American market, starting with the groundbreaking “Astro Boy.”
György Matolcsy, Key Figure In Development Of Hungarian Animation, Dies At 91
For 36 years, Matolscy headed Pannónia Film Studio, the Eastern Bloc’s second-biggest animation studio.
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