Posted on 12/16/2009 8:00:42 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist
LOS ANGELES (AP) ―
Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney whose powerful behind-the-scenes influence on The Walt Disney Co. led to the departure of former chief Michael Eisner, has died. He was 79.
The company announced that Disney died Wednesday in Newport Beach, Calif., after a yearlong bout with stomach cancer.
Company president and chief executive Bob Iger said Disney was much more than a valued 56-year company veteran.
"Roy's commitment to the art of animation was unparalleled and will always remain his personal legacy and one of his greatest contributions to Disney's past, present and future," Iger said in a statement.
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He stuck up for the ‘old ways’ many times in the face of crass executives and ideas.
Rest in Peace, Roy. Hope you see Walt.
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