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Peter Cullen, Iconic Voice Of Optimus Prime, Eeyore, Toonami, And More, Dies At 85
Among his hundreds of voice acting credits, the prolific Canadian actor was also the unmistakable voice behind Cartoon Network’s Toonami promos.
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Tim Curry, Legendary Actor Who Voiced Nigel Thornberry, Hexxus, Auntie Whispers, And Many More, Dies At 80
Over nearly four decades, Curry brought his unmistakable theatricality to more than 150 animated, video game, and voice-over performances.
Friends Honor ‘Ash Raider’ Creator Luis De La Rosa As His Final Tutorial Is Released Posthumously
The final animation tutorial recorded by late ‘Ash Raider’ creator Luis de la Rosa has been released posthumously on Instagram.
Hur Bum-Wook, Director Of ‘Pig That Survived Foot-And-Mouth Disease,’ Dies At 43
The award-winning filmmaker behind On the White Planet and Pig That Survived Foot-And-Mouth Disease died following an accidental fire.
Don Iwerks, Disney Legend, Oscar-Winning Inventor, And Pioneer Of Immersive Cinema, Dies At 96
Oscar-winning inventor Don Iwerks transformed Disney attractions, large-format cinema, and 3D filmmaking across six decades.
Luis De La Rosa, ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Animator And ‘Ash Raider’ Creator, Dies At 34
The animation community is mourning the Mexican artist, who died while attending Annecy and presenting his original project, ‘Ash Raider.’
Marjane Satrapi, ‘Persepolis’ Author And Co-Director, Dies At 56
The acclaimed cartoonist, filmmaker, and human rights advocate leaves behind one of the 21st century’s early animated masterpieces.
Tom Kane, Prolific Voice Actor Behind Yoda, HIM, And Professor Utonium, Dies At 64
Across animation, games, and TV, Kane brought gravity, warmth, and theatrical precision to hundreds of unforgettable roles over more than three decades.
Yevhen Syvokin, Ukrainian Director, Artist, Writer, And Teacher, Dies At 88
Syvokin was a visionary artist and teacher who reshaped Soviet-era Ukrainian animation through satire, experimentation, and generations of students.
Barry Caldwell, ‘Animaniacs’ And ‘Osmosis Jones’ Storyboard Artist, Dies At 68
The veteran storyboard artist and director spent four decades helping to define the look, pacing, and humor of TV animation.
Jane Baer, Disney Great Who Worked On Films From ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Through ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ Dies At 91
A world-class animator, producer, studio founder, and a founding member of Women in Animation (WIA) Baer worked with the Nine Old Men and into the digital age.
Catherine O’Hara, Sally In ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ And Comedy Royalty, Dies At 71
“Nothing is there by chance,” O’Hara said of animation. “Every second is thought about by people who do beautiful work and really care about what they’re doing.”
Roger Allers, Co-Director Of ‘The Lion King’ And Key Disney Renaissance Figure, Dies at 76
“A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun”: The animation world mourns the loss of a legendary filmmaker and storyteller.
Scott Adams, Racist Streamer And ‘Dilbert’ Creator, Dies At 68
The influential cartoonist turned office satire into a global, multimedia brand before racist remarks ended his mainstream career in public disgrace.
Guy Moon, ‘Fairly OddParents’ And ‘Danny Phantom’ Composer And Long-Time Butch Hartman Collaborator, Dies At 63
The Emmy-nominated and Annie-winning composer’s credits also included ‘T.U.F.F. Puppy’ and ‘Bunsen Is a Beast,’ as well as several live-action features.
Remembering The Animated Universes Of Con Pederson (1934–2026)
Pederson, credited as special photographic effects supervisor on ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ leaves an incredible legacy of animation and FX work.
In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Figures Who Died In 2025
We pay tribute to the animation artists, guardians, and innovators whose work shaped the medium and continues to inspire.
Tony Benedict, Longtime Hanna-Barbera Writer And Story Artist, Dies at 89
After starting at Disney, Benedict helped guide the first TV animation boom at Hanna-Barbera, working on dozens of titles and documenting every step of the way.
Joseph Gilland, Disney Animation VFX Artist And Author Of ‘Elemental Magic,’ Has Died
A pioneering force in hand-drawn effects and an accomplished writer and educator, Gilland leaves a lasting impact on artists across the industry.
Dan McGrath, Emmy-Winning ‘The Simpsons’ Writer And Producer, Dies At 61
Emmy-winning animation writer Dan McGrath, known for key ‘The Simpsons’ episodes and decades of influential TV work, has died at 61.