Ollie Johnston was the main animator of Bambi. No, we didn’t know him, but upon reading of his death, we wished to pay homage to him.
It was reported that it was that unforgettable scene depicting Bambi’s mother’s death of which he was most proud. That scene has brought tears to the eyes of generations of young and old viewers.
No matter how hard hunters and game agencies may try, they will never lose the terrible stigma of being Bambi’s mom’s killer. He has left an indelible image that can never be erased by glossy PR.