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JamesG · 12-16-2009, 09:45 PM

Roy Disney dies at 79 after cancer bout
By Alan Duke, CNN
December 16, 2009

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Roy Edward Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, died Wednesday after a yearlong battle with stomach cancer, according to a Walt Disney Co. spokesman.

Disney "played a key role in the revitalization of the Walt Disney Co. and Disney's animation legacy," the company said.

He died in a Newport Beach, California, hospital at the age of 79.

His father -- Roy O. Disney -- co-founded the Disney entertainment business with Walt Disney in 1923.

Roy E. Disney's 56-year association with the company culminated in 2003 when he stepped down as vice chairman of Disney's board and chairman of the Disney Studio's Animation Department. He kept the title director emeritus and consultant in recent years, the company said.

"As head of Disney Animation, Disney helped to guide the studio to a new golden age of animation with an unprecedented string of artistic and box office successes that included The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King," the company said.

A private funeral service and cremation are planned, the company said. His ashes will be scattered at sea, it said.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/12/1...bit/index.html

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-16-2009, 09:50 PM

RIP

catlover79 · 12-16-2009, 10:05 PM

Schmoopie · 12-17-2009, 01:12 AM

So sorry to hear this! I didn't know that he had been suffering from stomach cancer. He was a wonderful man.

catlover79 · 12-17-2009, 01:40 AM

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So sorry to hear this! I didn't know that he had been suffering from stomach cancer. He was a wonderful man.

Yup, he was a major force behind the awesome 1998 flick, The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit.

ponytail · 12-17-2009, 06:29 AM

That's sad. May he rest in peace.

DLevine2 · 12-17-2009, 11:03 AM

Rest In Peace Roy!

Cactus Jack · 12-17-2009, 11:34 AM

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Yup, he was a major force behind the awesome 1998 flick, The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit.

LOLOL

Anyways RIP Roy

catlover79 · 12-17-2009, 03:17 PM

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LOLOL

Anyways RIP Roy

Did you see that movie, Jack?

Cactus Jack · 12-17-2009, 04:31 PM

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Did you see that movie, Jack?

LOL nope, but was Roy really behind it?

catlover79 · 12-17-2009, 04:50 PM

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LOL nope, but was Roy really behind it?

He was the producer - here's more info on the flick:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129634/

Cactus Jack · 12-17-2009, 04:59 PM

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He was the producer - here's more info on the flick:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129634/

LOL ah I see now!

catlover79 · 12-17-2009, 05:01 PM

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LOL ah I see now!

Yeah, you checked the cast list, didn't you?

Cactus Jack · 12-17-2009, 05:19 PM

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Yeah, you checked the cast list, didn't you?

I had a FEELING thats why you mentioned it LOL

(Gregory Sierra)

MrCleveland · 12-17-2009, 05:21 PM

This has been a sad week.

I hope Disney won't sell out after this.

Anyhow...RIP, Roy!

12-16-2009, 09:45 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	Roy Disney Dies at 79 After Stomach Cancer Battle Roy Disney dies at 79 after cancer bout By Alan Duke, CNN December 16, 2009 Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Roy Edward Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, died Wednesday after a yearlong battle with stomach cancer, according to a Walt Disney Co. spokesman. Disney "played a key role in the revitalization of the Walt Disney Co. and Disney's animation legacy," the company said. He died in a Newport Beach, California, hospital at the age of 79. His father -- Roy O. Disney -- co-founded the Disney entertainment business with Walt Disney in 1923. Roy E. Disney's 56-year association with the company culminated in 2003 when he stepped down as vice chairman of Disney's board and chairman of the Disney Studio's Animation Department. He kept the title director emeritus and consultant in recent years, the company said. "As head of Disney Animation, Disney helped to guide the studio to a new golden age of animation with an unprecedented string of artistic and box office successes that included The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King," the company said. A private funeral service and cremation are planned, the company said. His ashes will be scattered at sea, it said. http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/12/1...bit/index.html Attached Images

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12-17-2009, 01:12 AM	#4
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	So sorry to hear this! I didn't know that he had been suffering from stomach cancer. He was a wonderful man.
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12-17-2009, 05:21 PM	#15
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,233	This has been a sad week. I hope Disney won't sell out after this. Anyhow...RIP, Roy!
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12-17-2009, 06:29 AM	#6
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	That's sad. May he rest in peace.

12-17-2009, 11:03 AM	#7
DLevine2 DLevine2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Ga. Posts: 2,961	Rest In Peace Roy!