A noted and very talented animator has passed on from this world and has left behind a legacy of his own. After 35 years of animating, contributing in many various ways, he has left his mark upon this world. In his long career as an animator he has had the privilege to work as the head of the animation department at the Disney Institute in Orlando, FL. The experience and skills that he had brought to Disney came from his many years as a renowned instructor and educator developing new curriculum's and courses at the European School of Animation in Dublin, Ireland. This program that he had help develop became one of the top three animation programs in the world!
Larry has been honored more than a few times over his life span as Who's Who Among American Teacher's. His website, Larry's Toon Institute is applauded by all around the world as an invaluable source for animation technique and instruction.
The cause of his passing is yet unknown, but the news of his passing has reached out and touched many of Lauria's previous and current students, colleagues and friends.
He leaves behind a legacy of awards (over 50), a well known animator, layout and character designer as well as a beloved instructor. He was currently instructing at Full Sail University in Florida.
From one animator to another, I will, along with the rest of the world celebrate this talented professional animator for all of his accomplishments and contribution to this field. I would personally grant him a life time achievement award for all those years of dedicated professionalism to his art and students.
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