Joined: Nov 10, 2005 Posts: 3811 Location: Orlando, FL
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:46 am Post subject: Roy Disney, Walt's Nephew, Dies at Age 79 ºoº
This just came over the news wire. No details were given. Another sad day for the Disney company. Yesterday was the anniversary of Walt's death. _________________ John
Joined: Nov 10, 2005 Posts: 3811 Location: Orlando, FL
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:55 am Post subject:
Here's the full story from Fox News:
Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney who became a powerful behind-the-scenes influence on the family business, has died. He was 79.
The company announced that Disney died Wednesday in Newport Beach after a bout with stomach cancer.
His father, Roy O. Disney, and uncle, Walt, founded The Walt Disney Co. in the 1920s. Walt was the company's creative genius but Roy Disney's father played a vital role as head of its financial side.
The younger Disney, born in 1930, worked for the company as a writer and producer. But his most important influence was as a Disney shareholder who led two investor revolts.
In 1984 he led a successful campaign to oust Walt Disney's son-in-law from the company. Nearly 20 years later, he launched another successful shareholder revolt against Michael Eisner. _________________ John
This is a very sad day. It now feels like there are no Disney family members to keep Disney...Disney.
Our heart felt sorrow, condolences and prayers go to all the family and friends. _________________ When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
--Walt Disney
This is the letter that Iger sent out to all CMs:
Letter from Disney CEO Bob Iger on Roy Disney's passing.
Dear Cast Members,
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of our friend and colleague Roy E. Disney. After a courageous year-long fight with stomach cancer, he passed away peacefully this morning at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, surrounded by his loving family.
Roy played an important role in our lives here at Disney, and in the success of our Company over many years. Along the way, he touched many of us in a personal way. During his 56-year association with the Company, his true passion and focus was preserving and building upon the amazing legacy of Disney animation that was started by his father and uncle. His commitment to the art of animation was unparalleled and will always remain his personal legacy and one of the greatest contributions to Disney’s past, present and future.
Roy not only helped to keep the legacy alive, but he also embraced new technologies, and gave the filmmakers the tools they needed to tell their stories in new and exciting ways. He encouraged talent, and loved working with the creative community. And they loved working with him.
Roy was a Disney Legend in every sense of the word, and his contributions to this great company have been profound and will always be remembered. For the next week we will be flying the Disney flag at half mast here at the Studio and at our parks, and I know you join me in sending thoughts and prayers to Roy’s wife, Leslie, his four children, and his 16 grandchildren. For those who wish to pay their respects, the family has requested that donations be made in Roy’s name to the California International Sailing Association (CISA) to benefit youth sailing.
Bob _________________ Up or Down North, South, East, or West An Adventurer's Life is Best!
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