Stan Lee (1922 - 2018)
A creative dynamo moves on to the next big thing.
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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.
‘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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‘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.
‘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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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.
Croatian Animation Legend Zlatko Bourek Dies
Iconic talent behind such masterpieces as ‘Dancing Songs’ and ‘The Cat’ was 89.
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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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Heather North, Voice of ‘Scooby-Doo’s Daphne, Dies at 71
Actress voiced Daphne Blake for more than 30 years, beginning with the second season of ‘Scooby Doo, Where Are You!’ in 1970.
Bob Givens, Designer of the Iconic Bugs Bunny, Dies at 99
Career of key member of the team of animators that created the iconic Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd characters spans 60 years.
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A Tribute: Canadian Animation Pioneer Grant Munro
Winnipeg-born talent was part of the first generation of animators hired and trained by animation legend Norman McLaren during the early years of the National Film Board of Canada.
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Disney Animation, Imagineering Legend X Atencio Dies at Age 98
Iconic artist worked on ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Fantasia,’ and played key roles in creating the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’ rides at Disneyland.
Legendary Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar Passes Away at 83
Forerunner and creative leader of Walt Disney Imagineering led the development of Disney theme parks and attractions for next three decades.
Legendary Voice Actor June Foray Dies at 99
Iconic voice of ‘The Bullwinkle Show’s’ Rocky and Natasha was a founder of ASIFA-Hollywood and the driving force behind The Annie Awards.
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Fox Series ‘Family Guy’ Pays Tribute to Adam West
‘Batman’ star and ‘Family Guy’ voice actor played an outlandish and hilarious version of himself as the Mayor of Quahog, Rhode Island.
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‘Wallace and Gromit’ Voice Actor Peter Sallis Dead at 96
British actor and voice talent was the voice of Wallace in ‘Wallace and Gromit,’ the eccentric cheese-loving inventor in the stop-motion animated films from Aardman and Oscar-winning director Nick Park.
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‘Bambi’ Artist Tyrus Wong Dead at 106
Chinese immigrant artist who created the haunting visual style of Walt Disney’s beloved animated classic overcame poverty, discrimination and a lack of recognition to become one of the most celebrated Chinese-American artists of the 20th century.
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Longtime ‘Simpsons’ Writer Kevin Curran Passes Away at 59
Emmy-winning veteran comedy writer spent 15 years on ‘The Simpsons,’ most recently serving as co-executive producer.
Another Bright Star in the World of Animation Shines in the Heavens: Eduard Nazarov 1941-2016
On September 11, 2016 the world lost a renowned animator with the passing of Russian director Eduard Vasilevich Nazarov in Moscow at the age of 75.
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‘Rugrats’ Voice Actor Jack Riley Dead at 80
Veteran character actor voiced the role of absentminded toy inventor Stu Pickles on the popular ’90s cartoon ‘Rugrats,’ its subsequent movies, and its 2003 spin-off, ‘All Grown Up!’
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Argentine Comic Artist Carlos Nine Dies at Age 72
Iconic artist whose work has appeared in publications including ‘Fierro,’ ‘Clarín,’ ‘Le Monde,’ ‘The New York Times,’ ‘The New Yorker’ and ‘Playboy’ was the 2012 recipient of Argentina’s Platinum Konex Award, which honored him as the foremost illustrator of the decade.
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Studio Ghibli Animator Makiko Futaki Passes Away at 57
Renowned Japanese animator known for her work on nearly every major Studio Ghibli production, as well as Katsuhiro Otomo’s ‘Akira’ adaptation, dies following treatment for an unspecified illness at a Tokyo hospital.
Animation Producer Igor Khait Passes at 52
‘Gnomeo & Juliet’ co-producer was most recently working on Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming animated feature ‘Sing’ for Universal Pictures.
