Tragic News. Joe Ranft, dead at 45

[Epcot82Guy]

Very sad. His memory will live on in the characters, stories, and simple magic he created in his unfortunately brief career.

 

[unkadug]

Sad news indeed.

Check out this site for his filmography:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0710020/

 

[wannabeBelle]

........................ Belle

 

[PlaneJane]

Wow he provided great stories for all of the major animated hits of the last decade. Where will the story be now? Will we be doomed to boring flashy films from pixar now kind of like disney's past couple of releases? Great man gone

 

[tn1999]

He will most likely get a dedication at the begining of Cars

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

No more Jacque! My prayers go to his family and friends.

 

[Connor002]

Why Heimlich? Why???????

 

[ImagineAtl23]

awww man.....

Another sad day for Disney..............

 

[Bluewaves]

Its sad someone so young and so talented passes away. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

 

[DisneyFreak529]

OMG that isn't it sad! Thanks for the update, I would of never know if it hadn't been for this post!

 

[Since1976]

He was a behind-the-scenes guy, but his voice was put to good use as Heimlich in A BUG''S LIFE and Wheezy in TOY STORY II. He's one of the few Pixar people I could put a name and a face to.

So sad.

To get an idea of his talents, watch his storyboard presentations on the A BUG'S LIFE dvd...

 

[Since1976]

Any word on whether the survivor of the crash, Eric Frierson, is the voice actor Eddie Frierson? He sometimes goes by "Eric" in his credits...

 

[catinthehat]

this is the first time i am hearing/reaading this...what a shame! and so young...my condolences go out to his family....

 

[LouDisney]

How sad