Jeff Olson, ILM Visual Effects Producer on 'Star Wars: Phantom Menace' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' Dies at 77
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Erik Pedersen
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Jeff Olson, a veteran visual effects producer and modelmaker who spent 25 years at Industrial Light & Magic, died June 21 at age 77. His career spanned landmark films including Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and multiple Star Trek films. ILM confirmed his passing, noting his commitment to his teams and his leadership with humor and kindness. Olson joined ILM in 1985 and worked through a period of transformative change in the visual effects industry.
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· 1 pulledHis career spanned momentous change in the art form and industry, and no matter the techniques employed on a given show, Jeff was always committed to the team, leading his crews with humor and kindness.
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