The legendary animator of Walt Disney, Dale Baer, died at the age of 70 years. Disney Animation explained that the man's first role at the company was as an apprentice in Robin Hood: over time, however, the artist has had the opportunity to collaborate for historical works such as The Lion King e The Princess and the Frog. It is also worth noting that he worked with six gods Nine Old Men, or the nine historical animators of the studio. These animation titans worked closely with Walt Disney himself, and Baer made every effort to carry on their legacy. Just after the news of the official death, Disney wanted to release a public statement about:
We are saddened by the passing of animator Dale Baer. He was the animation supervisor of beloved characters including Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove and Owl from Winnie the Pooh. Baer's first role at Disney Animation was as an apprentice in Robin Hood and throughout his career he has animated films such as The Lion King, Treasure Planet, House on the Beach, Meet the Robinsons and The Princess and the Frog. His work can also be seen in shorts such as "How to Hook Up Your Home Theater", "Get a Horse!" And "Feast".
Having worked directly with six of Disney's legendary Nine Old Me (Walt Disney's trusty and pioneering team of animation giants), he has carried on their legacy in his work, and through the many aspiring animators he has generously led to the class. at CalArts and other institutions. He was a great friend and we will miss him deeply.
On top of that, the man in question had been part of the animation industry for 47 years. He had attended the Chouinard Art Institute - now changed to CalArts -, pursuing a career with i Filmation Studios and working on the cartoons that aired on Saturday mornings. He then had the opportunity to spend 23 years with the Walt Disney Feature Animation. In addition to this, did you know that the 7 times world champion of Tetris also died in the last few days, Jonas Neubauer?
A statement from Walt Disney Animation Studios pic.twitter.com/zlit6UqDDL
- Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) January 17, 2021
