Isao Takahata, the legendary Japanese anime movie director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement released by the studio on Friday.

According to the statement, Takahata died at 1.19am (00.19 EST) on Thursday, April 5, at a Tokyo hospital after fighting lung cancer.

Here is a tribute to the man and his work---at least the work he has done for Studio Ghibli. May he rest in piece.

Footage Used:
Grave of the Fireflies
Only Yesterday
Pom Poko
My Neighbors the Yamadas
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Song:
"Home Sweet Home"-Grave of the Fireflies

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