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Today, the world mourns the passing of Roger Allers, the unparalleled visionary whose hands helped craft the magic that defined a generation and brought some of our most beloved animated characters to life. It is with a heavy heart we confirm that the man responsible for so much of our cherished cinematic heritage, including co-directing the global phenomenon The Lion King, passed away at 76 at his home in Santa Monica following a brief illness. Disney CEO Bob Iger himself praised Allers as a creative genius whose work will undoubtedly live on for generations, continuing to inspire wonder, emotion, and hope worldwide. From his crucial contributions to Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid, to the monumental achievement of The Lion King – which remains the highest-grossing traditionally animated film ever with nearly a billion dollars earned – his touch was golden. Roger Allers leaves behind his children and partner, but more profoundly, he leaves behind a timeless legacy of stories that will forever roar in our hearts, reminding us of the circle of life he so beautifully brought to the screen. His memory will continue to ignite the imagination of millions, a true king of animation whose reign will never fade.
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