Passings

In Memoriam: ‘PAW Patrol’ Director Ted Bastien, ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Artist Jessie Romero Have Died

Ted Bastien, Canadian Screen Award-winning director on PAW Patrol and several of the hit franchise's animated specials for over seven years, has died from cancer....

Animation Magazine - 7 days ago

‘John Wick’ Actor Lance Reddick Dies at Age 60

We’re saddened by the passing of well-respected actor Lance Reddick today of natural causes. He was 60. The prolific actor was best known for...

Animation Magazine - March 17, 2023

Disney Legend Rolly Crump, Imagineer Behind Classic Attractions, Dies Age 93

Roland "Rolly" Crump, one of Walt Disney's top designers during the creation of Disneyland who lent his unique artistic flair to beloved classic attractions,...

Animation Magazine - March 13, 2023

Author-Illustrator Ian Falconer, Creator of ‘Olivia,’ Dies Age 63

Ian Falconer, the author and illustrator of the bestselling Olivia children's book series chronicling the charming adventures of a very capable young piglet in...

Animation Magazine - March 9, 2023

Disney Legend Burny Mattinson Dies on Cusp of 70th Anniversary with Studio

Burny Mattinson, a Disney Legend who spent an unprecedented 70 years adding to the artistic and storytelling magic of Walt Disney Animation Studios, died...

Animation Magazine - February 27, 2023

In Memoriam: Manga-ka Leiji Matsumoto, Animator Will Ruzicka, Toei CEO Osamu Tezuka & Actor Jansen Panettiere

Legendary manga creator Leiji Matsumoto (né Akira Matsumoto), creator of thrilling sci-fi worlds adapted to anime, including Captain Harlock, Starzingers, Space Battleship Yamato, Star Blazers...

Animation Magazine - February 21, 2023

Former Disney Animation VP, Toonz & ASIFA-India Founder Bill Dennis Dies Age 80

William (Bill) Dennis, Sr., a gifted and dedicated animation executive for major studios who also helped lay the foundations of the animation industry in...

Animation Magazine - January 31, 2023

‘Sesame Street’ Co-Creator Lloyd Morrisett Dies Age 93

Lloyd N. Morrisett Jr., PhD, the co-creator of pioneering children's television classic Sesame Street , has died at 93 years of age. The news...

Animation Magazine - January 24, 2023

Longtime NFB ‘Animation Champion’ Hélène Tanguay Dies

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has shared the news that longtime employee and "animation champion" Hélène Tanguay died on January 7. In...

Mercedes Milligan - January 10, 2023

Chris Ledesma, ‘Simpsons’ Music Editor for 33 Seasons, Dies Age 64

The Simpsons' longtime music editor Chris Ledesma has died age 64, confirmed by the Los Angeles Times Tuesday following a post-credit tribute to his memory...

Animation Magazine - January 4, 2023

WildBrain Animation Exec Todd Brian Has Died of ALS Age 59

Todd Brian, the highly respected and amiable Director of Development, Animation for Canada-based kids & family powerhouse WildBrain (The Snoopy Show, Carmen Sandiego, Sonic...

Mercedes Milligan - January 4, 2023

Studio Pierrot Founder Yuji Nunokawa Dies Age 75

Yuji Nunokawa, founder of the internationally regarded Studio Pierrot, producer of smash-hit series including Naruto and Bleach and champion of Japan's animation industry, died suddenly on...

Animation Magazine - January 3, 2023