Quebec 3D animation pioneer Daniel Langlois and his partner have tragically died in a car accident on the Caribbean island of Dominica, according to reports from Langlois’ former publicist. Three individuals have been arrested, and an investigation is currently underway on the island. Langlois and his partner, Dominique Marchand, were running a luxury hotel on Dominica at the time of the accident.
Langlois had been reported missing for several days before the police discovered a burnt vehicle near the town of Gallion, in the southern part of the island. Local media identified Langlois and Marchand as the occupants of the vehicle. Canada’s Global Affairs department has acknowledged the presumed death of two Canadian citizens in Dominica but has not confirmed their identities. The department expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and stated that they are working closely with local authorities for further information.
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Daniel Langlois achieved great success with Softimage, a 3D animation company that created software used in major Hollywood films such as “Jurassic Park,” “Titanic,” “The Matrix,” and the “Harry Potter” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchises. Although Langlois sold the company to Microsoft in 1994, he remained as its president until 1998. In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Langlois received a Scientific and Technical Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1997.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge paid tribute to Langlois on social media, describing him as a visionary in digital technologies and cinema. Langlois’ innovative spirit and legacy were greatly admired. In recent years, Langlois and his partner had been involved in the development of a luxury hotel on Dominica, and the government honored him with an award for his contributions to the island’s progress.
The news of Langlois’ untimely death has saddened the animation and film industry, as well as his home province of Quebec. His pioneering work and dedication to the field will always be remembered.
