VFX Master Jeff Olson Dies at 77

Jeff Olson, a distinguished visual effects producer and modelmaker, has died at the age of 77. His death occurred on June 21.

For a quarter-century, Olson was a pivotal figure at Industrial Light and Magic. During his tenure, he contributed to landmark productions including "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," "Star Trek" films, and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."

Olson's career began at ILM in 1985, where he excelled as a modelmaker on diverse projects. He later transitioned into VFX producer roles, overseeing the visual effects for over a dozen films. His final credited work was as visual effects manager on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" in 2011.