The magical world of Disney animation lost its cornerstone in 1966 when the 65-year-old Disney died of lung cancer.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

As far as American animation goes, I would say "Pinocchio", way back to Disney.

美国动画方面，得回到迪士尼时代，《木偶奇遇记》。

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