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lil-shawn · « **on:** December 16, 2009, 08:31:00 PM »

Roy E. Disney has died, aged 79

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, died this morning at age 79. He had been battling cancer.

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 Roy E., the quiet man in the cardigan sweaters, would emerge as a forceful protector of family traditions.

http://http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-roy-disney17-2009dec17,0,5129215.story

Anthony · « **Reply #1 on:** December 16, 2009, 08:31:04 PM »

Roy E. Disney has died aged 79

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 aged 79. He had been battling cancer.

Article: http://www.fox4kc.com/news/nationworld/ ... 7441.story

The Butlin Boy · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2009, 08:37:15 PM »

A very sad day for us all :cry:

Rest in Peace Mr.Disney, and thanks for everything.

-breeno- · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2009, 08:50:36 PM »

I honestly cannot believe this, i didn't even know he had cancer. He will without a doubt be sorely missed, he did some great work for the Walt Disney Company. He was also one of the last immediate family member of Walt still alive (the last now being Diane M. Disney)

R.I.P Roy, thanks for keeping Walt's legacy alive.

DLP-Photos.com · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2009, 09:18:21 PM »

What a tragic loss and just as Breeno I didn't even know that he was battling with cancer - very sad indeed

RIP and let's keep the magic alive to honour Walt and now Roy as well

dagobert · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2009, 09:23:28 PM »

That's very, very sad!! He will definitely be missed.

I was very impressed by him and his two "Save Disney" Campaigns.

Here's the official press releas of The Walt Disney Company:
http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/cor ... isney.html

luke85 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2009, 09:32:46 PM »

Very sad news. He did so much good work for the company, and he always seemed like he knew exactly how it should be run.

He'll be very missed by Disney fans all over the world

dagobert · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2009, 09:39:47 PM »

If you don't know how important Roy E. Disney was for TWDC, then you should read "Disney War" by James B. Stewart.

Thanks to him that we saw such great movies like "The Little Mermaid","Aladdin", and so on.

Disneyland Paris Treasures · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2009, 09:43:00 PM »

Oh, how very sad ... :cry:

Javey74 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2009, 09:55:16 PM »

This was a shock post! :shock:

Such a real shock, and deeply saddening. One of the last in line to me as far as relations go, you can see Walt in him.

Another fatality to the big C, as with Walt. :cry:

My heart goes out to his family at a time like this, such a loss.

R.I.P Roy E. Disney.. [-o<

mehdi5 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:00:30 PM »

Rest in peace

Welsheeyore · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:39:44 PM »

very sad :cry: R.I.P

Adam · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:41:56 PM »

Just read about this. Great loss to the industry. RIP.

Pete's Dragon · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:49:55 PM »

Thanks to Roy, we had The Little Mermaid and the rebirth of Disney Animation Classics which had been sub-standard for at least 15 years previous.
Hopefully now is resting in his own Magic Kingdom in the sky

R.I.P. Roy :cry:

dagobert · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:56:33 PM »

December is a very sad month for the Disney Family:

Walt Disney died on December 15,
Roy O. Disney died on December 20,
Lillian Disney died on December 16 and now
Roy E. Disney died on December 16.

Roy E. Disney has died