Ann Sullivan (animator)

Ann Sullivan (April 10, 1929 – April 13, 2020) was an American animator. She worked for Disney Animation.[1][2] She was born in Fargo, North Dakota. In 1973, she joined Hanna-Barbera.[1] Her best known works were Oliver & Company (1988), The Little Mermaid (1989), The Prince and the Pauper (1990), The Lion King (1994), Pocahontas (1995), Hercules (1997), Tarzan and Fantasia 2000 (both 1999).

Sullivan died in Los Angeles on April 13, 2020 of COVID-19, aged 91.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kilkenny, Katie (April 13, 2020). "Ann Sullivan, Disney Animator Behind 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Lion King,' Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  2. Robb, David (April 13, 2020). "Ann Sullivan, Longtime Disney Animator, Is Third Coronavirus Death At Motion Picture Home Facility". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2020.