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Today we have sad news from France.
Luis De La Rosa, acclaimed animator, whose credits include Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-VerseHe died on Friday after being struck by a train while attending the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
He was only 34 years old.
According to local newspaper le dauphine libre (via tmz), Emergency crews responded after a man was hit by a locomotive near the railway station in Annecy, a city close to the French-Swiss border.
Despite all efforts the victim could not be saved.
Authorities did not initially publicly identify the victim. However, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival later confirmed that the person killed was de la Rosa.
Initial reports indicated that de la Rosa died while walking too close to the tracks, but these details have not yet been confirmed by police.
De la Rosa has built an impressive resume over the past decade, having begun her career in animation in 2016 with work on Nickelodeon. pig goat banana cricket.
He later contributed to several major productions, including My Little Pony: The Movie, Animaniacs, Space Jam: A New Legacyand Oscar-winning animated hits Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
He was reportedly attending the Annecy Festival’s industry market to showcase his original project, ash raider worldAlso met fellow artists and potential collaborators.
Festival organizers have announced that artistic director Marcel Jean will honor de la Rosa during Saturday’s closing ceremony, recognizing both his contributions to animation and the devastating loss it has caused throughout the industry.
The news of de la Rosa’s death shocked the animation community, with many remembering him not only for his talent, but also for his promising career that was tragically ended.
Our thoughts are with Luis de la Rosa’s family, friends and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.
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