Disney pays tribute to Roger Allers after death: “Helped define an era”

Disney has paid Tribute to the film-maker Roger Allers following his death at the age of 76.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said that Allers was “a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come.”

“His work helped define an era of animation that continues to inspire audiences around the world, and we are deeply grateful for everything he gave to Disney. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and collaborators,” he said in a post on Instagram.

Allers’ was the co-director of 1994’s “The Lion King,” and also worked on multiple Disney films including “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

Dave Bossert, a film producer at Disney, wrote on Facebook: “Roger was an extraordinarily gifted artist and filmmaker, a true pillar of the Disney Animation renaissance.

“I had the privilege of being part of the crew with Roger on many films in the late 80s and throughout the 90s, and he was, without question, one of the kindest people you could hope to know and work alongside… Roger treated everyone with genuine kindness and respect, regardless of title or position.”

He added: “Roger had a joyful, luminous spirit, and the world is dimmer without him. Rest in peace, my friend. Until we meet again on the other side.”

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