Roger Allers, ‘The Lion King’ Co-Director and Animation Icon, Dies at 76
The passing of Roger Allers, the celebrated Roger Allers Lion King co-director, has sent ripples through Hollywood. He was 76 years old when he passed away on January 17, 2026, following a short illness. Roger Allers’ indelible mark on cinema, particularly with Disney’s 1994 animated classic, “The Lion King,” cements his legacy as a true…