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Animated legend best known for ‘Lion King’ dies at 76

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LOS ANGELES, California — Roger Allers, the American animator, director and storyteller best known for co-directing Disney’s “The Lion King,” has died at 76, Entertainment Weekly reported.

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The world of animation is in mourning. Disney confirmed on Tuesday the passing of Roger Allers, one of the most influential names in the history of the studio and co-director of the animated classic El Rey León (1994). In a statement, the company said: “Roger played a decisive role in the revival of Disney animation in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, contributing to important film stories.” Disney Executive Director Bob Iger also dedica…

The Walt Disney company is in mourning after the death of Roger Allers who achieved great recognition with his work in the animation of great animated productions such as 'Aladdin', 'Beautiful and Beast' and 'The Little Mermaid'. According to it, the co-director of 'The Lion King' died at 76 years of age. YOU CAN SEE: FALLECE famous musician and producer nominated to Grammy at 50 years of age: He was found WITHOUT LIFE in his home Disney lamente…

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elpopular.pe broke the news in on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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