VFX Superstar Ray Harryhausen Has Passed Away

Visual effects superstar, pioneer, and inspiration Ray Harryhausen passed away today at 92 years old.

Harryhausen was a purveyor of stop-motion animation, and nigh-singlehandedly kept the art-form alive for nearly 30 years. He won the Academy Award for Best Special Effects in 1949 for his work (along with Willis O’Brien) on Mighty Joe Young. He was also awarded the Gordon E. Sawyer award in 1992 for his contributions to the industry.

Best known for his work on Mighty Joe Young, Clash of the Titans, and the Sinbad series, Harryhausen was a hero to the art of cinema, and will be missed immensely.

Look for a full write-up on this one soon. We just wanted to share this sad, important news. Thanks for the memories, Ray.