Pixar’s revolution in the world of computer animation cannot be understated, as the runaway success of films like Toy Story changed the way we’d see animated entertainment forever. It’s because of the efforts of people like Ralph Eggleston that the studio landed such an iconic legacy, which continues in 2022 movie releases like Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear. Unfortunately, the world remembers this fact in a bittersweet context today, as Eggleston has been reported as having passed away at the age of 56.
The news came from a “company-wide message” that The Pixar Post caught wind of, with the man who worked on such films as Toy Story and Monsters Inc. reported as passing this past Sunday. This unfortunate news comes after years of Eggleston’s fight against Pancreatic Cancer, the confirmation of which triggered responses from many of Ralph Eggleston’s colleagues.
Ralph Eggleston’s final reported film credit comes from his work on Disney/Pixar’s Academy Award winning film Soul, which saw him working as a development artist for the 2020 movie. Confirming his passing in their official tweet, Pixar’s Twitter account shared the following tribute:
In memory of Ralph Eggleston—animator, director, art director, storyboard artist, writer, production designer, and our dear friend. Pixar and the world will be forever grateful. ❤ pic.twitter.com/YzZACENcZwAugust 29, 2022
We here at CinemaBlend send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Ralph Eggleston. May they be comforted by his memory, as they navigate this difficult time of grieving.
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