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I have some terrible news. I've been given the word from a colleague of his that Krome Studios artist, Ian Lovell, has died in a tragic stunt plane accident in Brisbane during the weekend. It's understood that Ian was celebrating the flight as a birthday gift.
Ian's credits at Krome Studios include King Arthur, Ty, the Tasmanian Tiger3: Night of the Quinkan, The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, and The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night, as artist, character artist, and cutscene animator. His most current role was of Lead Animator.
We're greatly saddened by the terrible loss, and Tsumea would like to pass on our condolences to his family and friends, and everyone at Krome Studios who knew and worked alongside Ian.
I am saddened by the loss of
I am saddened by the loss of Ian.
I didn't work with him directly at Krome but his name was well known around the office, and he was a extremely talented guy.
rezn0r
This is devastating.
Ian was an absolute dude. :(
Scott.
A Great Loss...
Ian was a top bloke! Talented, passionate with tremendous integrity and enthusiasm that he applied both to his work and his personal life. Devastating news!! He will be sorely missed. It's going to be hard for you guys at Krome - we grieve with you. And for Ian's family and the family of the pilot, our hearts go out to you and may you have strength through this, the darkest of times.
Tragic loss to the local
Tragic loss to the local gaming community, I wish everyone all the best. He will be greatly missed.
Ian lived his life to the
Ian lived his life to the fullest and yet was so invested in his work.
I most recently worked with him on Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (on which he was the Animation lead)
and never had such a positive experience with an animator caring about how his work affected other
departments. We (the industry) can ill-afford to lose such a talent and great guy to work with and to be around.
He was a top bloke and great animator and everyone who knew him will miss him greatly.
sad loss
I just found out only last week about the tragic news about Ian.
What a devastating loss to everyone. I was fortunate to have grown up with Ian, went to junior school, comprehensive school, and art college with him. He even kept me out of the football team when we were young, as he was such a great left back.
One of my earliest memories is of us both playing Star Wars in junior school. Even then, Ian was hooked. His love of animation touched everyone who ever meet him. He was a truly unique talent and a old friend who I thought the world of. The fact he lived out his ambition by working on a Star Wars project just epitomises everything about Ian. You'll be missed massively mate.
Paul Middleton