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The Lion King co-director Roger Allers dead at 76

Disney legend Roger Allers, who co-directed The Lion King and worked on a number of the studio's most successful animated films, has died aged 76.

BANG Premier · Jan 19

Roger Allers, Disney film-maker and co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76

With Rob Minkoff, Allers directed 1994’s The Lion King, which remains the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

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

Allers worked on multiple Disney Animation hits in his career

The Independent UK · Jan 18