Classic Disney animator Don Lusk passed the other day at the old age of 105 years. Lusk was known for working on a number of Disney classics such as Bambi, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, and Pinocchio. He was hired by Disney in 1933 and would also go on to work with Hanna-Barbera until his 1990’s retirement.
The Disney Animation Research Library put up a heartfelt post dedicated to the recently deceased animator detailing his prolific Disney animation repertoire while paying respects to Lusk and giving regards to his family.
Lusk worked on a number of Peanuts television specials such as A Boy Named Charlie Brown as well as series like The Smurfs and Pound Puppies. He was the last living animator from a period many regarded as the “Golden age” of Disney animation. His extensive list of career credits can be viewed here.
Don Lusk died on December 30th, 2018 in San Clemente, California.
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