Barry Caldwell, the legendary animator known for Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, Tiny Toon Adventures, and more, is dead at 68, multiple outlets, including the Daily Mail, reported.
On March 24, Caldwell’s friend, digital creator Paul Dini, announced his death on Facebook, although no details about the cause or exact date were shared.
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