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Roy Edward Disney dies at 79; nephew of Walt helped revive animation
LA Times ^ | December 16, 2009 | James Bates and Dawn C. Chmielewski

Posted on 12/16/2009 11:30:18 AM PST by Tatze

Roy Edward Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney whose commitment to his uncle's creative spirit prompted him to mount revolts that led to the unseating of two of the company's chief executives and a revival of the studio's legendary animation unit, has died. He was 79. Disney, who had been battling cancer, died this morning, according to Clifford A. Miller, a spokesman for Disney's company Shamrock Holdings.

Disney toiled for years in the shadow of his famous uncle and his father, Roy O. Disney, who behind the scenes ran the business side of the Walt Disney Co. for his brother. But the quiet man in the cardigan sweaters would emerge as a forceful protector of family traditions.

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KEYWORDS: disney; hollywood; obituary; roydisney
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1 posted on 12/16/2009 11:30:20 AM PST by Tatze
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To: Tatze
It's now an even smaller world, after all.

RIP

3 posted on 12/16/2009 11:32:39 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: oldskuulconserv
a great guy who tried to stop Michael Eisner's light loafered agenda

Eisner must make Walt's frozen head spin

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4 posted on 12/16/2009 11:33:33 AM PST by Elle Bee
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To: Tatze

RIP, Roy.

Sorry to say this, but I am afraid the last restraining shred of family friendly ethic may have left the castle.


5 posted on 12/16/2009 11:33:37 AM PST by left that other site (Your Mi'KMaq Paddy Whacky Bass Playing Biker Buddy)
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To: Tatze

Walt Disney is probably spinning in his grave over what his name is now attached to.


6 posted on 12/16/2009 11:35:09 AM PST by lady lawyer
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To: Tatze

almost 44 years to the day his uncle died.


7 posted on 12/16/2009 11:37:48 AM PST by Perdogg (Sarah Palin-Jim DeMint 2012 - Liz Cheney for Sec of State - Duncan Hunter SecDef)
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To: lady lawyer

when Iger came in one of his first tasks was to shut down the “straight to video” sequel department AND terminate production on some monstrosity that elton john was associated with.

There might be hope still.

They still have that homosexual weekend to deal with and the drunks on parade wine festival but it is going to take time. Or they will simply go bankrupt or get taken over.


8 posted on 12/16/2009 11:41:05 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Elle Bee

>>In a stinging rebuke, Disney said that Eisner’s leadership had led to the perception of the company as “rapacious, soul-less and always looking for the ‘quick buck’ rather than long-term value.”<<

He had it right.


9 posted on 12/16/2009 11:42:31 AM PST by netmilsmom (I am Ilk)
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To: longtermmemmory

What was the Elton John project?


10 posted on 12/16/2009 11:43:38 AM PST by netmilsmom (I am Ilk)
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To: left that other site

yeah, I agree. Disney will never be put back into the Image Walt Disney created.


11 posted on 12/16/2009 11:43:46 AM PST by Steve Van Doorn (*in my best Eric cartman voice* 'I love you guys')
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To: Steve Van Doorn

But they still bank (erroneously) on that image.


12 posted on 12/16/2009 11:47:00 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Question authority!Who is the University of East Anglia to drive the 'Global Climate Change' agenda?)
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To: Tatze
RIP

I met him in person at Animal Kingdom some years ago on the back side of the big tree. He was very gracious, paused to take a picture, chat with the kids. Come across as a sincerely kind man with none of the "go away your bothering me" attitude that might be expected. I agree that much of the magic is now gone from the Disney brand.

13 posted on 12/16/2009 11:52:26 AM PST by Armando Guerra
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To: Armando Guerra

Funny, now that I look up at the bookcase next to my desk I see the picture with him from that day. It was definately the highlight of that trip.


14 posted on 12/16/2009 11:55:08 AM PST by Armando Guerra
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To: Tatze; windcliff

Today all Mouseketeers are shedding Mouseketears. Sad news. I love their animation and am a season pass holder at Disneyland.


15 posted on 12/16/2009 11:55:31 AM PST by I Drive Too Fast
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To: Tatze
RIP

Liberal Season

16 posted on 12/16/2009 11:58:24 AM PST by shield (A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand;but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
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To: shield

That’s Warner Brothers not Disney.


17 posted on 12/16/2009 11:59:37 AM PST by Borges
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To: Tatze

Years ago I heard there was an underground Disney organization newsletter that was frank and open about how crazy the organization had become. Has anyone ever heard that rumor or know someone who has actually seen a copy of this newsletter?


18 posted on 12/16/2009 11:59:44 AM PST by Ted Grant
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To: Tatze

Very sad. I’m a big Disney fan and have lots of Disney history items. I’ll have to watch one of the tribute DVD’s tonight.


19 posted on 12/16/2009 12:00:30 PM PST by Qwackertoo (ACORN is going down, down, down~!!!! Finally~!!!!)
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To: I Drive Too Fast

That’s so sweet.


20 posted on 12/16/2009 12:02:59 PM PST by windcliff
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