Cartoon Brew reports that the legendary Disney animator Ollie Johnston has passed away at age 95. He was the last remaining survivor of Walt’s famed ‘Nine Old Men’ from the golden age of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Cartoon Brew’s Jerry Beck and Amid Amidi have already compiled a wonderful array of videos, countless memories of Ollie, and tributes to the generous and talented man. Ollie touched the lives of countless individuals in the animation industry. As John Canemaker writes in his tribute to Ollie:
He was wonderful, warm and gentle man, a teacher and author (like his father), and one of the great artists of animation. I miss him, but find comfort in that I can always find him when I view his amazing and touching animated performances.
Here’s a link to the Disney Company’s official announcement as seen on Cartoon Brew.