Disney animation legend , co-Director of The Lion King, dies at 76

Born on June 29, 1949, in Rye, New York, Allers belonged to a generation that witnessed animation evolve from a niche art form into a dominant cultural force. His fascination with the medium began in childhood, inspired by Disney’s classic films. This passion led him to Arizona State University, where he earned a degree in fine arts, equipping him with the technical and conceptual foundation for his extraordinary career. He entered the industry during a period of great transition, ultimately becoming one of the architects of Disney’s creative rebirth in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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