Filmmaker Roger Allers, best known for co-directing Walt Disney’s “The Lion King,” has died at the age of 76.
Confirmed Death by Fellow Filmmaker
Film producer Dave Bossert shared the news on Facebook, expressing sadness over Allers’ passing. He noted, “We were just trading emails this past week while he was traveling in Egypt, which makes this loss feel all the more unreal.”
Bossert worked closely with Allers during the ’80s and ’90s and described him as “one of the kindest people you could hope to know and work alongside.”
Career Highlights and Personal Life
Before co-directing “The Lion King” in 1994 with Rob Minkoff, Allers was a writer and animator. His notable projects included “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Aladdin.”
Allers was married to Leslee Hackenson in 1977 and had two children—a daughter, Leah, and a son, Aidan. The couple reportedly filed for divorce in 2020.
Legacy and Impact
Despite the massive success of “The Lion King,” Bossert stated that Allers remained humble, saying, “The success never went to his head.”
Roger Allers is remembered for his genuine kindness and respect toward others, regardless of their role.
