Ann Sullivan, animator of 'The Little Mermaid', passes away due to Coronavirus

Animator Ann Sullivan, animator kwn for her Disney classic works like Little Mermaid and Lion King, bread her last after getting complications due to COVID-19. Ann was 91 years old. Sullivan was staying at retirement community Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) at Woodland Hills campus. 

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R. I. P. Ann Sullivan

According to a news source, Ann Sullivan's death was confirmed by MPTF, along with fact that she was third member from retirement home to pass away as a result of COVID-19. chaplain Dina Kuperstock remembered Ann in her statement. She revealed that animator was named 'Giggles' by staff. Dina also talked about how Ann's laugh was contagious and how her whole body used to shake and light up with joy. 

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Ann Sullivan hailed from rth Dakota's Fargo and studied at  Art Center College of Design in Pasena, where or names like Zack Snyder and Michael Bay also finished ir studies. Ann h started working at animation paint lab at Walt Disney Company in 1950s. She left her job to raise her four children and n re-entered business in 1973.

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Ann has many Disney movies under her name. She worked in paint lab on Oliver & Company (1988), Little Mermaid (1989), Rover Dangerfield, and Cool World. She was also a part of animation lab for Lion King in 1994, Pocahontas in 1995, 1997's Hercules, 1999's Tarzan and Fantasia (2000), along with  Emperor's New Groove.

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MTPF President & CEO Bob Beitcher shared Ann Sullivan's daughter Shann's thoughts on her mor. She h revealed that Ann could t be rushed in doing anything and was also fastidious about her appearance. She did t leave room unless she h ‘eyebrows and lipstick’ on. CEO also shared in his tribute on Ann Sullivan's death:

“This past Friday was Ann’s 91st birthday. Throughout day, incredible MPTF staff helped her connect with family and friends through Facetime so everyone could express ir love and miration for her. Her daughter Shann said of her: ‘My mom h a great sense of humor, was extremely positive, and touched everyone who was lucky eugh to meet her. She loved to have a good time."

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