Famous and Pancreatic Cancer: Pete Burness. Director, Animator and Oscar Winner.

Pete Burness was well known for directing Mister Magoo as well as contributing creatively to Rocky & Bullwinkle, Tom & Jerry, Capt Crunch, George of Jungle ... and many other 60's animated classics.  


Like so many, his life came to a close too soon.  He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in mid-60s and passed away a mere 6 weeks later.


Here's one of his Oscar winners ...