Roger Allers, the celebrated Disney animation figure whose work helped define a generation of animated movies, has died at the age of 76. The news has prompted a wave of tributes across the film industry and sparked renewed interest in Allers' career, with many fans only now discovering how deeply involved he was in some of Disney's most famous films beyond The Lion King.
Disney confirmed Allers' death on Friday, leading his name to trend worldwide. While the announcement has been widely shared, no official cause of death has been disclosed, and no further medical details have been released by Disney or his representatives.
