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Mexican Spider-Verse Animator Dies in Annecy Train Incident
entertainment3 hours ago

Mexican Spider-Verse Animator Dies in Annecy Train Incident

Mexican animator Luis de la Rosa, known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, died at 34 after being struck by an express train near Annecy’s downtown station while attending the Annecy International Animation Film Festival; police opened an investigation. A tribute is planned at the festival’s closing ceremony. De la Rosa had worked in Vancouver since 2016 and was presenting Ash Raider World at Annecy.

Tragedy at Annecy: Mexican Animator Luis de la Rosa Fatally Struck by Train
entertainment7 hours ago

Tragedy at Annecy: Mexican Animator Luis de la Rosa Fatally Struck by Train

Mexican animator Luis de la Rosa, 34, best known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, died after being struck by a Léman Express train while walking along tracks near Annecy during the festival; a police investigation is underway and the Annecy Animation Festival plans a tribute at closing. De la Rosa was in town for the festival and MIFA, wearing accreditation, and had contributed to numerous animated projects, with his latest short Axolodyssey in progress.

Mexican Animator Luis De La Rosa Dies in Annecy Train Tragedy
entertainment8 hours ago

Mexican Animator Luis De La Rosa Dies in Annecy Train Tragedy

Mexican animator Luis De La Rosa, 34, credited on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and My Little Pony: The Movie, died after being struck by a train near Annecy, France, while attending the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and its MIFA market; emergency responders could not save him, and reports say he was wearing festival accreditation. Born in Mexico and based in Vancouver, De La Rosa had worked with studios such as Titmouse, Petty Karma and Deluxe Animation, and his death was confirmed by the festival as tributes poured in from attendees.