The world is saying goodbye to one of the quiet architects of childhood magic. Roger Allers, the visionary filmmaker and animator whose work helped define a golden era of animation, has passed away at the age of 76. Disney confirmed that Allers died suddenly at his home in Santa Monica following a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of storytellers and moviegoers alike. For many people, his work is inseparable from memory itself. Long before audiences understood who directed or animated their favorite films, they felt the emotional weight of his storytelling. Allers was best known for...
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