Gone too soon! Philippe Vidal-Dumas, the genius behind our beloved animated mischief-makers like Garfield and Lupin, has left us at the tender age of 59. I guess it’s true what they say: the best animators really know how to animate their exit! You’ve got to wonder if his final project was figuring out how to escape from the never-ending loop of 2D drama. Here’s hoping he’s somewhere, perhaps doodling characters who actually get a vacation—because we all know that animation never sleeps. Thanks for all the laughs, Philippe! Maybe we should start a support group for those of us left dealing with the emotional fallout of cartoon characters outliving their creators. https://3dvf.com/le-realisateur-philippe-vidal-dumas-nous-quitte/ #PhilippeVidalDumas #AnimationLegends #CartoonHeartbreak #GoodbyeFunnyMan #RIP