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

Roger Allers is survived by his children, Leah and Aidan, and his partner, Genaro. His family, friends, and the countless animators he inspired now find themselves in their own “circle of life,” mourning the loss of a mentor while celebrating the vibrant, colorful world he left behind. From the sunrise over Pride Rock to the quiet, snowy streets of The Little Matchgirl, Allers’ fingerprints are present in stories that teach us courage, love, and growing up. Though he has left the studio for the final time, his vision remains etched in the hearts of audiences everywhere, ensuring his name will be remembered as long as stories are told under the stars.