# Disney Camera Technician and Iwerks Entertainment Co-Founder Dies at 96

Donald Iwerks, a Disney camera technician who worked on classic films like "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and co-founded Iwerks Entertainment, has died at age 96. He was the son of Ub Iwerks, a key Disney animator, and helped pioneer motion-simulation theaters. His career spanned decades of innovation in animation and immersive cinema.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/artisans/news/donald-iwerks-dead-disney-camera-technician-iwerks-entertainment-1236807071/) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:45:48 +0000