Roger Allers, the Oscar-nominated animated film director who co-directed 1994’s The Lion King and worked on other Disney classics like Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, has died aged 76.
“Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come,” Disney CEO Bob Iger shared in a statement. “He understood the power of great storytelling - how unforgettable characters, emotion and music can come together to create something timeless.”
