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Roger Allers is survived by his children, Leah and Aidan, and his partner, Genaro. His family, friends, and the countless animators he inspired now find themselves in their own “circle of life,” mourning the loss of a mentor while celebrating the vibrant, colorful world he left behind. From the opening sunrise of Pride Rock to the quiet, snowy streets of The Little Matchgirl, Allers’ fingerprints are all over the stories that teach us what it means to be brave, what it means to love, and what it means to grow up. Though he has left the studio for the final time, his vision remains etched in the hearts of audiences everywhere, ensuring that his name will be remembered as long as stories are told under the stars.
