Disney says Pixar's Lasseter to leave company by year-end in wake of #MeToo

Lasseter was accused of unwanted touching and inappropriate remarks, behavior that went on for years

John Lasseter, the Walt Disney animation executive who took a sabbatical in November following allegations of inappropriate behaviour, will leave the company for good at the end of the year.

Lasseter, who spearheaded hits from Toy Story to Frozen, will have a consulting role until that time, Disney said Friday in an email. He was accused of inappropriate behavior and said in an apology last year he may have gone too far in some interactions with staffers.

“John had a remarkable tenure at Pixar and Disney Animation, reinventing the animation business, taking breathtaking risks, and telling original, high quality stories that will