Disney Animation Archive Founder Dave Smith Passes at 78
Named a Disney Legend in 2007, chief archivist dedicated his four-decade career at the studio to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks and beyond.
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Don Lusk, Last Surviving Disney Golden Age Animator, Passes at 105
Winsor McCay Award-winning artist worked on numerous iconic films including ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Fantasia’ and ‘Cinderella.’
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Academy Award-Winning Animator Børge Ring Dies at 97
Noted Danish musician and artist was best known for his animated shorts including ‘Anna & Bella,’ which took Oscar gold in 1985.
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‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Creator Stephen Hillenburg Passes Away at 57
Bikini Bottom mourns as the creator of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series succumbs to ALS.
Fred Patten, Noted Anime and Manga Historian, Dies at 77
Prolific writer and collector was a pioneer in U.S. fandom, helping introduce previously obscure Japanese animation and comics to a new generation of consumers.
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Stan Lee (1922 - 2018)
A creative dynamo moves on to the next big thing.
Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95
Prolific writer, editor and publisher co-created many of the industry’s most iconic characters, including Spider-Man, Iron-Man, the Hulk and Black Panther.
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Veteran Pixar Animator Adam Burke Dies
Artist was known for his tremendous talent as well as charm managing access to the studio’s secret Love Lounge.
Claymation Pioneer Will Vinton Dies at 70
Famed Oscar and Emmy-winning director, who created memorable California Raisins characters before being dismissed from studio that bore his name, passes away after long battle with multiple myeloma.
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‘Ethel & Ernest’ Director Roger Mainwood Dies at 65
Veteran animator was also known for his work on ‘Heavy Metal’ and ‘Stressed Eric.’
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Marvel Comic Book Artist Marie Severin Dies at 89
‘Spider-Woman’ co-creator spent decades in the shadows before finally gaining recognition for her outstanding achievements.
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‘Quintessential Imagineer’ Scott Watson Dies in Plane Crash
Disney Imagineering CTO remembered for his numerous technical achievements and contributions to popular theme park attractions during his nearly 30-year tenure at the company.
‘Metalocalypse’ Director Jon Schnepp Dies at 51
Veteran artist was creative force behind Adult Swim series about the exploits of fictional death metal band ‘Dethklok.’
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Spider-Man and Doctor Strange Co-Creator Steve Ditko Dies at 90
Legendary comic book artist, along with Stan Lee, created two of Marvel’s most enduring and popular characters.
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‘Bagpuss’ and ‘The Clangers’ Co-creator Peter Firmin Dies at 89
UK kid’s TV pioneer received 2014 BAFTA Special Award for his incredible contribution to children’s media.
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Legendary Sci-Fi Writer Harlan Ellison Dies at 84
The prolific and fiercely combative author penned one of the most famous ‘Star Trek’ episodes ever.
William Phipps, Voice of Prince Charming in ‘Cinderella,’ Dies at 96
Prolific actor had hundreds of credits in television and film throughout his long career.
Hanna-Barbera Veteran Gerard Baldwin Dies at 89
The prolific animation writer, director, producer and artist worked on numerous fan-favorite animated series and won two Daytime Emmy Awards for ‘The Smurfs.’
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Croatian Animation Legend Zlatko Bourek Dies
Iconic talent behind such masterpieces as ‘Dancing Songs’ and ‘The Cat’ was 89.
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Disney Veteran Dave Michener Dies at 85
Co-director on ‘The Great Mouse Detective’ worked as director, animator and story artist on numerous studio films and special park projects.
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Joe Clokey, a.k.a. ‘Gumby’s Little Brother,’ Dies at 56
Son of the stop-motion pioneer contributed as a writer and producer for projects starring his father’s creations.
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‘Schoolhouse Rock’ Musician Bob Dorough Dies
Musician wrote and performed songs that helped a generation of American children learn the basics of grammar, math, science, history and civics.
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Iconic Kids Entertainer, Voice Actor Chuck McCann Dies
Actor’s long list of credits in animation includes ‘G.I. Joe,’ ‘DuckTales,’ ‘Garfield’ and more.
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Studio Ghibli Co-founder Isao Takahata Dies at Age 82
The animator’s credits include directing such classic anime features as ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ and the Oscar-nominated ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.’
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‘Roger Ramjet’ Creator, Educator Fred Crippen Dies at 90
Founder of Pantomime Studios produced and directed hundreds of animated films for his clients.
