Overview
- A Disney Animation spokesperson said Allers died Saturday at his Santa Monica home following a short illness.
- Producer Dave Bossert first shared the news and said they had exchanged emails while Allers was traveling in Egypt.
- Disney CEO Bob Iger hailed Allers as a creative visionary whose contributions will resonate for generations.
- Allers co-directed the 1994 feature with Rob Minkoff, led story on Beauty and the Beast, and co-wrote the Tony-nominated Broadway book for The Lion King.
- He is survived by his children, Leah and Aidan, with some reports also noting ex-wife Leslee Hackenson, and Leah is developing a documentary about his life.