In Memoriam

Ollie Johnston, a legendary animator from the golden age of Disney animated films, passed away yesterday at the age of 95.

Johnston was the last surviving member of Disney's Nine Old Men, a core group of animator/filmmakers that brought us some of the most beloved animated films ever.

Ollie Johnston's impressive list of Disney classics include:

• "Snow White"
• "Fantasia"
• "Bambi"
• "Pinocchio"
• "Cinderella,"
• "Alice in Wonderland,"
• "Peter Pan"
  
• "Lady and the Tramp"
• "Sleeping Beauty"
• "101 Dalmatians"
• "Mary Poppins"
• "The Jungle Book"
• "The Aristocats"
• "Robin Hood"
• "The Rescuers"

Ollie Johnston and his amazing talent and dedication helped lead Disney and animation itself to the heights they have reached. Without Ollie Johnston's influence in the early days of animation, we wouldn't have any of the classic tales that he helped bring to life. Furthermore, there wouldn't have been "The Little Mermaid, "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," or any of the other animated masterpieces that have been made since his time at Disney.

So here's to you, Ollie Johnston. Thank you so much.