Today I'm sad to report on the death of another of my childhood heroes, someone who though his animation and special effects work really helped shape my appreciation for fantasy and the medium.

Rest In Peace Raymond Frederick Ray Harryhausen June 29th 1920 - May 7th 2013

You will be sadly missed by all those who appreciate the art of animation and practical effects.

The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953

It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955)

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956)

20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)

The Three Worlds of Gulliver (1960)

Mysterious Island (1961)

Jason and the Argonauts (1963)

First Men in the Moon (1964)

One Million Years B.C. (1966)

The Valley of Gwangi (1969)

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974)

Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977)

Clash of the Titans (1981)