Roger Allers death: The Lion King co-director dies aged 76 as Bob Iger pays tribute

'The Lion King' co-creator Roger Allers has died aged 76 - (Getty)

Roger Allers, the Disney filmmaker behind hits including The Lion King and Aladdin, has died aged 76.

A cause of death was not immediately made clear. Allers’ death was confirmed by his frequent collaborator, Dave Bossert, who shared the news on social media.