In Passing

Voice of Cinderella Dies

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Ilene Woods, best known to animation fans as the voice of Cinderella, has died.

VFX Vet Hodgson Dies

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VARIETY reports that vfx vet Steven Hodgson has passed away on the set of Starz's CAMELOT on June 16th.

Voltron Producer Keefe Dies

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Peter Keefe, VOLTRON producer, has died at the age of 57, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Robotech Creator Carl Macek Passes

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Cartoon Brew reports that ROBOTECH creator Carl Macek died Saturday of a heart attack.

Voice of Jiminy Cricket Passes

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Eddie Carroll, who took over voicing Disney’s beloved Jiminy Cricket from the late Cliff Edwards in 1973, has died of a brain tumor at the age of 76.

Pre-school Vet Betty Paraskevas Dies

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Betty Paraskevas, the creator, writer and exec producer of many animated pre-school series, has died at the age of 81, reports VARIETY.

Remembering Robert Culp

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Robert was the father of one of my eldest daughter's best friends at school and this relationship became the basis of being friends-by-proxy with Robert Culp. When someone with whom you have shared time and experiences passes away, one half of your shared story dies with them.

I Spy Star Robert Culp Dies at 79

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According to a report on the LA Time website, famed actor Robert Culp died this morning after a fall outside his Hollywood home.

John Musker Posts Video Tribute to Joe Ranft

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To commemorate what would have been the 50th birthday of legendary Disney and Pixar story guru Joe Ranft this past March 13th, Disney’s John Musker posted a video tribute he created originally for Ranft’s September 17, 2005 memorial celebration.

Thanks Dr. Catmull

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At The Eighth Annual VES Awards Show Dr. Ed Catmull was rightly presented with the George Melies Award for Pioneering. His contributions to computer motion graphics and the entertainment industry as we know it today are myriad and foundational. Dr.Catmull gave a thoughtful, moving and understated speech while accepting the award. At the end of his speech he softly expressed that the best part of the journey had been the people that he had gotten to know. This brought to my mind two very special people that have since moved on.