Visual effects producer Jeff Olson, who worked on 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' dies at 77

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Visual effects producer Jeff Olson, known for his work on "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," has died at age 77. Olson spent 25 years at Industrial Light and Magic, contributing to numerous iconic films as a modelmaker and later as a visual effects producer. His career spanned significant advancements in visual effects technology, and he was recognized for his leadership and kindness.


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