In Tribute to my Good Friend Larry Lauria
One month after his passing, I’m finally ready to acknowledge he’s gone.
Category: In Passing
R.I.P. Larry Lauria - Always Animated
In addition to a career spanning 35 years as an animator and artist whose work has garnered over fifty awards, Lauria was much sought out internationally as an animation, layout and character design instructor.
‘Incredibles’ Voice Actor Elizabeth Peña Dies at 55
Latin actress voiced the role of the mysterious Mirage in Pixar’s ‘The Incredibles,’ as well as voicing characters in the television series ‘Maya & Miguel,’ ‘Justice League’ and ‘American Dad.’
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SNL Star and Voice of Apu's Wife Jan Hooks Passes at 57
The comedienne and actress had a recurring role on ‘The Simpsons,’ voicing the ever-patient Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, who puts up with her husband Apu's long hours at the Kwik-E-Mart while caring for octuplets.
Emmy-Winning Animator Liz Holzman Dies at 61
Animation veteran was a three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner for her work on the 1990s series ‘Animaniacs’ and ‘Pinky and the Brain.’
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Disney Plans ‘Aladdin’ Telecasts in Remembrance of Robin Williams
In remembrance of Robin Williams, special presentations of the animated film ‘Aladdin’ are set for this weekend on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.
Robin Williams Remembered
Comedian, actor and voice-over icon brought star power and improvisation-driven performance to the world of voice acting.
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‘Godfather of Makeup,’ Dick Smith, Dies at 92
Dick Smith, the Oscar-winning maestro of makeup who helped create the effects for ‘The Exorcist,’ dies at the age of 92.
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Richard Percy Jones, Voice of ‘Pinocchio,’ Dies at 87
Richard Percy Jones, who voiced the title character in Disney's 1940 animated film ‘Pinocchio,’ dies at the age of 87 from undetermined causes.
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‘Alien’ Designer H.R. Giger Dead at 74
Swiss surrealist artist H.R. Giger, who designed the monster and revolutionary sci-fi sets for the film Alien, dies following injuries sustained from a fall.
‘Roger Rabbit’ Actor Bob Hoskins Dead at 71
British actor Bob Hoskins, who played Eddie Valiant in the 1988, live-action/animated hybrid classic ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ dies at the age of 71.
Miranda Jackson Memorial Fund Established
A memorial fund is established for Miranda Jackson, who contributed to to animated features such as Over the Hedge, Gnomeo and Juliet and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
CalArts Veteran Frank Terry Passes Away
Industry veteran and former head of the CalArts Character Animation program dies at the age of 75 from causes related to pulmonary fibrosis.
‘When the Wind Blows’ Director Jimmy Murakami Dead at 80
Legendary animator and director Jimmy Murakami, whose work includes the classic When the Wind Blows and The Snowman cartoons, has died at the age of 80.
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Arthur Rankin Jr., ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Co-Producer Dies at 89
Broadcasting legend Arthur Rankin Jr. -- the animator, producer and director behind some of television’s most enduring holiday specials -- is dead at the age of 89 following a bout of illness.
The Animation Community Remembers Michael Sporn: 1946-2013
Tributes from the animation community to director and producer Michael Sporn, whose impact on a generation of animators goes far beyond his work.
Independent Animation Director Michael Sporn Dies at 67
Animation director and Academy Award nominee Michael Sporn is dead at the age of 67 following illness due to pancreatic cancer.
Sand Animator Ernest ‘Nag’ Ansorge Dies at 88
Animator and filmmaker Ernest “Nag” Ansorge passes away on December 26 in Lausanne, Switzerland, two months before what would have been his 89th birthday.
Yukon Cornelius Voice Actor Larry Mann Dies at 91
Larry D. Mann, the voice of Yukon Cornelius in the animated Christmas favorite Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, has died at the age of 91.
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Beijing Galloping Horse CEO Li Ming Dies at 47
The Beijing-based executive, whose firm bought Digital Domain in 2012, was felled by a sudden heart attack.
Canadian Animator Frédéric Back Dies at 89
Animation director Frédéric Back, who won two Oscars for his short films, dies Tuesday, December 24, at his home in Montreal.
Autodesk’s Stig Gruman Dies at 51
Stig Gruman, VP of Worldwide M&E Sales at Audodesk Media and Entertainment, dies unexpectedly on November 23, 2013, at the age of 51.
Walt Disney's Daughter, Diane Disney Miller, Dies at 79
Diane Disney Miller, the daughter of Walt Disney, dies at her home in Napa, Calif. at the age of 79.
'The Simpsons' Pays Tribute to Voice Actor Marcia Wallace
Fox and The Simpsons producers make changes to Sunday’s programming to pay tribute to the passing of longtime Simpsons voice actor Marcia Wallace.
'Simpsons' Voice Actress Marcia Wallace Dies at 70
Marcia Wallace, the voice of Edna Krabappel, Bart's acerbic teacher on ‘The Simpsons,’ passes away at the age of 70 on Friday, October 25.
