The Lion King' animator dies after contracting coronavirus
A veteran Disney animator Ann Sullivan has died of coronavirus at the age of 91
She worked on classics such as 'The Lion King', 'The Little Mermaid', 'Pocahontas', 'Hercules', 'Tarzan' and 'Lilo and Stitch'.
Ann died a few days after celebrating her 91st birthday. Her family used FaceTime to celebrate her big day.
Ann lived in California's Motion Picture and Television Fund Home facility. The nursing home has 13 confirmed Covid-19 cases and a total of three deaths
'Beverly Hills Cop II' actor Allen Garfield and 64-year-old John Breier, who both lived at the home, died in hospital last week.
Ann's daughter Shannon said her mother loved to have a good time.
"My mom had a great sense of humor, was extremely positive, and touched everyone who was lucky enough to meet her," the LA Times quoted her as saying in a statement.
Social media users have been paying tribute to the legendary animator all week.
Animator Ann Sullivan who worked on Disney flims such as 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Lion King' has passed away due to complications of coronavirus.@DisneyAnimation#Disney #AnnSullivan pic.twitter.com/llAO6WE9ie
— Axomiya Nabaprajanma (@Nabaprajanma) April 17, 2020
The legendary artist of my childhood treasures died last Apr.13, 2020 from Covid-19 complications at the age of 91. Ms Ann Sullivan may you have eternal peace with God 🙏😪💜🌹 pic.twitter.com/g9sY996xOv
— Haze Gutierrez 🌹 (@angelinehazelle) April 16, 2020