American animator and film director, best known for co-directing Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, which won Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards Mark Gustafson has passed away.
Mark Gustafson Cause of death
Mark Gustafson died as a result of a heart attack. Del Toro confirmed the news on social media, writing that Gustafson was “a pillar of stop-motion animation- a true artist. He died on February 1, 2024, at the age of 64 following a heart attack.
Mark Gustafson alongside Guillermo del Toro directed 2022’s Oscar-winning animated feature Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.
Mark Gustafson’s obituary announcement
Mark Gustafson was a native of Portland, Ore. and his obituary is yet to be announced.
Bulkley said they’re working with Gustafson’s wife, Jennifer, on a memorial service and said they’ll put that information out there as soon as they have it. “For those that want to be part of a memorial, we’ll be sure to make sure everyone is invited,” he said.
However, Mark Gustafson has won several awards, he won Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards for co-directing Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, sharing the award with Guillermo del Toro, Gary Ungar, and Alex Bulkley.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
