Burny Mattinson, famed Disney animator, director and story artist, has died at the age of 87.
Burny Mattinson, a Disney animator, director, producer and story artist, died on Monday, Feb. 27, in Canoga Park, California, following a short illness. He was 87., Mattinson, who was their longest-serving “cast member,” died Feb. 27, after battling a short illness at Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canoga Park, California.
Mattinson had been scheduled to receive the company’s first-ever 70th anniversary service award in June of this year for his many years of contributions to a long list of beloved Disney classics. His work included animation credits on"Lady and the Tramp" , "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" , "The Sword in the Stone" and "The Jungle Book" , as well as his story development on"Beauty and the Beast" , Aladdin , "The Lion King " and so many more memorable Disney blockbusters.Ree Hines is a freelance writer and editor who covers pop culture, lifestyle stories and trending news.
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