Tom & Jerry and Popeye Director Gene Deitch Dies Aged 95

Tom & Jerry and Popeye Director Gene Deitch Dies Aged 95

April 16, 2020 – The iconic director, and creator of so much joy, Gene Deitch, has passed away aged 95.

Deitch was perhaps most famous for directing Tom and Jerry, as well as Popeye, however his career was much greater than just that.

The Oscar winner passed away ‘unexpectedly’ in his apartment.

Keep scrolling to learn more about the life and death of one of the key figures in animation.

Source: Twenty Two Words

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