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He contributed to The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, helping craft the visual language and emotional rhythms of these legendary films. His influence even extended to early digital experimentation; he contributed to the groundbreaking 1982 film Tron, one of the first major features to embrace CGI, showing that Allers was always looking to the future of the medium.
News of his passing sparked an outpouring of tributes from those who worked closely with him. Disney CEO Bob Iger shared a poignant reflection on Instagram, describing Allers as a “creative visionary” whose contributions will resonate for generations. Iger noted that Allers deeply understood how music, emotion, and character combine to create something timeless.
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