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Patricia A. Disney Obituary from Shamrock Holdings
Below is the official obituary released by Shamrock upon the death of Patricia Disney on Friday.
Patricia A. Disney, 77, vice chairman of Shamrock Holdings, Inc., the investment company for the Roy E. Disney Family, died today of Alzheimer’s. Mrs. Disney devoted much of her life and energy to the activities of her late husband, Roy E. Disney, the former chairman of Shamrock Holdings and former vice chairman of The Walt Disney Company. Mrs. Disney enjoyed a long and active interest in higher education, literature, sailing, and painting. She was a former regent of St. Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif., a past member of the board of the Peregrine Fund in Boise, Idaho, and a former trustee of Occidental College.
She is survived by four children: Roy Patrick Disney, Susan Disney Lord, Abigail Disney, and Timothy Disney, and 17 grandchildren. Mrs. Disney was born in New Orleans, moved to Southern California as a young child and attended the University of Colorado. Before her marriage to Roy Disney in 1955, she lived in New York and worked in advertising.
Funeral services will be private. In honor of Mrs. Disney, gifts may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Association, Southern California Chapter, attention John Seiber, or the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, Providence Saint Joseph Foundation, attention Theresa Meyers. The memorial website is -- www.welovepatty.com.
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Posted: Tue 2/7/2012 5:42p • permalink • Discuss It
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Patricia Disney, the Former Wife of Roy Disney, Dies at 77
Roy E. Disney and Patricia Disney
Patricia Disney, the first wife of Roy E. Disney, died on Friday of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 77. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger issued the following statement. "Her passing marks a sad milestone for the Disney family, and we will always remember her irrepressible spirit and dedication to our company. Patty was known for her kindness, outgoing nature and especially for her philanthropy and will be missed by all who knew her."
Patricia and Roy E. Disney married in 1955 and divorced in 2007.
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Posted: Fri 2/3/2012 3:00p • permalink • Discuss It
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Steve Jobs: The Smart, Stubborn Guy Who Helped to Make Pixar Possible
Jim Hill looks back on the importance of Steve Jobs to the foundation and evolution of Pixar.
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Posted: Thu 10/6/2011 7:39p • permalink • Discuss It
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John Frost Reflects on Steve Jobs' Influence on Disney
WESH TV News in Orlando interviewed John Frost of the Disney Blog to discuss Steve Jobs, his accomplishments and his influence on Disney.
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Posted: Thu 10/6/2011 7:30p • permalink • Discuss It
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The Disney Parks Blog Remembers Wally Boag with a Tribute from Steve Martin
The Official Disney Parks Blog remembers Disney Legend Wally Boag, the Clown Prince of Disneyland who starred in the Golden Horseshoe Revue at Disneyland. The article includes a tribute from actor Steve Martin who knew Wally when he worked at Disneyland. Boag passed away on Friday.
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Posted: Mon 6/6/2011 10:26a • permalink • Discuss It
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Jim Hill Remembers Wally Boag and Betty Taylor
Jim writes about Wally Boag and Betty Taylor who both passed away this past weekend. He also looks back on their classic show at Disneyland, The Golden Horseshoe Revue.
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Posted: Mon 6/6/2011 9:46a • permalink • Discuss It
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Retired Disney Consumer Products Chairman Bo Boyd Passes Away at 68
Retired Disney Consumer Products Chairman Barton K. “Bo” Boyd, 68, passed away suddenly of heart failure on April 13, 2011 at his home in Mesquite, Nevada. Boyd named president of Disney Consumer Products in 1985 and appointed chairman of the rapidly expanding global operations in 1997.
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Posted: Thu 4/21/2011 12:10p • permalink • Discuss It
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In Memory of Animator and Imagineer Collin Campbell
The Walt Disney Family Museum's blog remembers Collin Campbell, a layout and background artist in Disney Animation and a long-time art director and concept artist for Imagineering. Campbell passed away on April 2nd.
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Posted: Mon 4/11/2011 7:41p • permalink • Discuss It
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From the Walt Disney Family Museum blog Storyboard: Disney historian, Jeff Kurtti, takes time to reflect on the passing of Leslie Nielsen and reminds us that in the beginning of his career, Nielsen had been part of the Walt Disney family of television stars.
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Posted: Thu 12/2/2010 7:40a • permalink • Discuss It
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THR: Leslie Nielsen Dies at Age 84
According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Leslie Nielsen best known for starring in such comedies as "Airplane!" and the "Naked Gun" film franchise died Sunday of complications from pneumonia. Disney fans will remember Nielsen as Colonel Francis Marion aka "The Swamp Fox" for the same named tv series that appeared during as part of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color.
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Posted: Mon 11/29/2010 12:09p • permalink • Discuss It
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OrSen: Jess Rubio, Caricaturist at Disney Parks, Turned Talent into Franchise
The Orlando Sentinel shares the story of Jess Rubio who began as a sketch artist at Disneyland in 1957 and went on to own Rubio Arts Corp with 78 employees at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Rubio passed away recently at the age of 77. The article shares beautiful memories from his wife and daughter.
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Posted: Mon 10/25/2010 5:15p • permalink • Discuss It
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Tom Bosley, Howard Cunningham of 'Happy Days', Dies at 83
The Associated Press is reporting Tom Bosley best known for his role as the dad, Howard Cunningham on the long-running 'Happy Days' has died at the age of 83. Disney fans will recall that Tom Bosley originated the role of Maurice, Belle's dad in the Broadway production of "Beauty and the Beast" and he was a comedic villain who tried to kidnap the goal-kicking mule "Gus" in that 1976 Disney comedy.
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Posted: Tue 10/19/2010 11:58a • permalink • Discuss It
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BirminghamNws: Actor Glenn Shadix Voice of Halloweentown Mayor Dies at 58
The Birmingham News reports actor Glenn Shadix who voiced the Mayor in Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" has died at the age of 58. Shadix was a frequent guest for Disneyland's events celebrating the opening of Haunted Mansion Holiday for the season. At those events he shared that Burton invited him to be the Halloweentown mayor in the midst of boisterous pool party.
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Posted: Wed 9/8/2010 5:14a • permalink • Discuss It
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CBSNews: Cammie King Conlon, "Gone with the Wind" "Bambi", dies at 76
Actress Cammie King Conlon who is best known for her role as Bonnie Blue Butler the daughter of Rhett and Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" has died at the age of 76. Disney fans will recall she provided the voice of Bambi's love, Faline. She was 7 at the time and it was her final film role.
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Posted: Fri 9/3/2010 9:56a • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Legend Rue McClanahan passes away at 76
Rue McClanahan, who played Blanche on the Golden Girls, has passed away at the age of 76. McClanahan was named a Disney Legend in 2009 along with her co-stars Betty White, Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty.
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Posted: Thu 6/3/2010 10:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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Art Linkletter passes away at 97
One of the most famous people in the history of television, Art Linkletter, has passed away. Among his many other credits is hosting Disneyland's live opening day broadcast with Bob Cummings and Ronald Reagan. Linkletter was also featured in Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005.
Update: Added links to Linkletter articles and videos on LaughingPlace.com
Los Angeles Times Obituary
Linkletter at the 50th Celebration
Linkletter talks about Disneyland's Opening Day
Linkletter is made a Disney Legend
Posted: Wed 5/26/2010 12:59p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: 'That Darn Cat' Actress Dorothy Provine dies at 75
Actress Dorothy Provine best known for her role in as Milton Berle's wife and Ethel Merman's daughter in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" has died at the age of 75. Disney fans will recall she played Hayley Mills' older sister in Disney's 1965 version of "That Darn Cat" and co-starred with Dick Van Dyke in "Never a Dull Moment"
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Posted: Fri 4/30/2010 2:18p • permalink • Discuss It
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Eddie Carroll, Modern Voice of Jiminy Cricket & Renowned Jack Benny Impersonator, 76
Souvenir from Eddie Carroll's appearance at the 2006 NFFC Convention
LaughingPlace.com is saddened to report the passing of our friend and recent "Big Meet" guest of honor Eddie Carroll. Disney fans will remember Eddie Carroll as the modern voice of Jiminy Cricket. His voice talent can be heard in "Mickey's Christmas Carol," "Spectromagic," and "Wishes" The president of the The International Jack Benny Fan Club has sent out a message about Eddie's final evening with family and friends you can read here.
Picture of Eddie at the LP Big Meet
2008 Interview with Eddie Carroll by Scarlett Stahl
Eddie Carroll at NFFC Convention 2006
Posted: Tue 4/6/2010 1:21p • permalink • Discuss It
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KABC: Sunday Memorial held for Roy E Disney (Video)
Video highlights from the Sunday memorial service for Roy E Disney held at the El Capitan Theatre.
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Posted: Mon 1/11/2010 5:30p • permalink
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CartoonBrew: Roy E Disney, Lyricist
Cartoon Brew highlights the song "Sometimes" from the sailing documentary "Pacific High". Roy E Disney provided the lyrics for the song.
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Posted: Tue 12/22/2009 7:21p • permalink • Discuss It
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Roy E. Disney passes away at 79
Roy E Disney, Walt's nephew has died at the age of 79. Roy Disney is credited with bringing in a new management team that helped revive the Disney Company's animation division. Roy Disney passed away on December 16th, one day after the anniversary of Walt's death on December 15, 1966.
Update 1: Company flags will fly at half staff at the Disney Studios and Disney Parks for a week.
Update 2 : Official obituary with remembrances from Bob Iger & John Lasseter posted. Additional news reports added.
Update 3: Added links to Rhett Wickham and Ken Pellman columns
Update 4: Added link to Bob Thomas (Walt Disney biographer) article
Disney Obituary
Rhett Wickham Remembers
Ken Pellman Remembers
Los Angeles Times Obituary
D23 Farewell
Associated Press Obituary
Orlando Sentinel's Roger Moore Remembers
Bob Thomas (Walt Disney Biographer)
Posted: Thu 12/17/2009 7:48p • permalink • Discuss It
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Virginia Davis McGhee Obituary
Virginia Davis McGhee, Walt Disney’s first star and the lead child actress in his landmark silent “Alice Comedies,” passed away at her home in Corona, California from natural age-related causes on Saturday (8/15). She was 90-years-old. McGhee made a total of 13 “Alice” films for Disney (with such intriguing titles as “Alice Hunting in Africa,” “Alice’s Spooky Adventure,” “Alice’s Wild West Show,” “Alice Cans the Cannibals,” and “Alice Gets Stung”), and went on to appear in other roles as a child and supporting actress (including “Three on a Match,” and “The Harvey Girls”). She frequently participated in a variety of Disney fan celebrations, including a recent Disney historical gathering in Kansas City, Missouri, in May, 2009, and an event in Anaheim in July, 2009, hosted by the National Fantasy Fan Club. In 1998, The Walt Disney Company honored McGhee for her contributions to the Studio by naming her a “Disney Legend.”
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Posted: Tue 8/18/2009 6:51p • permalink • Discuss It
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THR: Walt Disney star Virginia Davis dies
The Hollywood Reporter reports Virginia Davis, who portrayed Alice in Walt Disney's "Alice" comedies, has died at age 90.
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Posted: Mon 8/17/2009 6:32p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimes: Walter Cronkite, longtime CBS anchorman, dies at 92
Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite died July 17 at the age of 92. Disney fans will remember Cronkite as a narrator for Epcot's Spaceship Earth and Holiday Illuminations tag as well as for his participation in the grand opening of the Disney-MGM Studios and his role in the attraction film "Back to Neverland"
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Posted: Mon 7/20/2009 8:29p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimesObit: Karl Malden dies at 97; Oscar-winning actor
Karl Malden starred in TV's 'The Streets of San Francisco' and made famous the American Express catchphrase 'Don't leave home without it.' He appeared in more than 50 films over his long career. Disney fans will remember Karl Malden as Reverend Paul Ford in "Pollyanna" and Judge Higgins in "The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin"
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Posted: Thu 7/2/2009 8:52p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimesObit: Jane Randolph dies at 93
The Los Angeles Times reports the death of actress Jane Randolph. Disney fans will note that she was one of the human models used in reference for the ice-skating sequence with Bambi and Thumper. She is best known for her role in the film noir, "Cat People"
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Posted: Thu 5/28/2009 7:29p • permalink • Discuss It
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AW: Voice Actor April Winchell Remembers Wayne Allwine
Voice actor April Winchell recalls meeting Wayne and his wife Russi when she arrived at Disney to join the cast of Disney characters.
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Posted: Wed 5/20/2009 7:03p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: Wayne Allwine, Voice of Mickey Mouse for 32 Years, Dies
Wayne Allwine, actor who voiced Mickey Mouse for 32 years dies of complications from diabetes.
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Posted: Wed 5/20/2009 7:03p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimes: Ken Annakin dies at 94; British director of 'Swiss Family Robinson' and others
The Los Angeles Times reports Ken Annakin who directed several Disney live-action films in the 50's has died at the age of 94.
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Posted: Fri 4/24/2009 2:58p • permalink • Discuss It
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CartoonBrew: Jack Dunham, 1910-2009
Cartoon Brew takes a look at the career of Jack Dunham. Dunham worked at Universal on Oswald shorts in the early-1930s before moving to Disney in the mid-1930s. After Snow White, on which he was an inbetweener, he moved into management where he worked as a unit manager until 1947.
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Posted: Fri 4/3/2009 3:00p • permalink • Discuss It
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CartoonBrew: Animator Ray Aragon, 1926- 2009
Cartoon Brew reflects on the career of Ray Aragon whose Disney credits include "Sleeping Beauty" and "101 Dalmatians" in layout design and was instrumental in the development of Epcot's El Rio del Tiempo.
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Posted: Wed 3/25/2009 7:39p • permalink • Discuss It
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USAToday: Remembering Natasha Richardson, 1963-2009
The USA Today reports the passing of actress Natasha Richardson, at the age of 45. Disney fans will remember Ms. Richardson as the mom in the 90's remake of "The Parent Trap" that starred Lindsay Lohan.
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Posted: Thu 3/19/2009 7:07p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimesObit: Disney Legend Robert C Broughton, 91
Robert C. Broughton, 91, a pioneering camera effects artist for Walt Disney productions who worked on nearly every Disney motion picture from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937 to "The Black Hole" in 1979, died Jan. 19.
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Posted: Mon 2/2/2009 7:58p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: 'Fantasy Island' Star Ricardo Montalban Dies at 88
Debonair 'Fantasy Island' Star Ricardo Montalban dies his home in Los Angeles at 88. Disney fans will remember Montalban for his voice work as Señor Señor in the animated TV series "Kim Possible.
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Posted: Wed 1/14/2009 7:08p • permalink • Discuss It
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THR: 'Prisoner' star Patrick McGoohan dies
Actor Patrick McGoohan has died at the age of 80. While he is best-known as the actor who created and starred in "The Prisoner" but Disney fans will remember him as Dr Christopher Syn aka The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh, Andrew McDhui, the veternarian father in "The Three Lives of Thomasina" and the voice of Billy Bones from "Treasure Planet"
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Posted: Wed 1/14/2009 7:08p • permalink • Discuss It
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latimesobit: Cheryl Holdridge dies at 64; popular Mouseketeeer
Mouseketeer Cheryl Holdridge passes away at 64.
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Posted: Fri 1/9/2009 2:01p • permalink • Discuss It
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Original Mouseketeer Cheryl Holdridge passes away
Original member of the Mickey Mouse Club Cheryl Holdridge Reventlow Post passed away on January 5th in Santa Monica, CA. For more on her life and career, click here for her Wikipedia entry. Post was 64 years old.
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Posted: Wed 1/7/2009 7:33p • permalink • Discuss It
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OrlSen: An unforgettable Eartha Kitt at Candlelight Processional
Orlando Sentinelblogger Matt Palm offers a fond memory of the recently deceased actress Eartha Kitt from her 2004 appearance at Epcot's Candlelight Processional. Disney fans will recall Eartha Kitt voiced the character Yzma for "The Emperor's New Groove"
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Posted: Mon 12/29/2008 7:23p • permalink • Discuss It
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Playbill: Harry S. Gold, Disney Theatricals Executive, 50
Harry S. Gold, executive director of business and legal affairs for Disney Theatrical Productions, died Oct. 10 at the age of 50 after a long battle with cancer.
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Posted: Wed 10/22/2008 6:11p • permalink • Discuss It
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Variety: Animator Bill Melendez dies
Variety reports Emmy-winning animator Bill Melendez who is credited with the creation of such Peanuts TV specials as "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has died at the age of 91. He began his career at the Disney Studios.
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Posted: Wed 9/3/2008 8:28p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimes: Morris F Sullivan, 91, former Disney animator
Morris Sullivan along with three of Disney's top animators left the company in 1979 and established what eventually became known as Sullivan Bluth Studios. Sullivan has ied at his Toluca Lake home at the age of 91. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 10850 Moorpark St., North Hollywood.
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Posted: Tue 9/2/2008 8:17p • permalink • Discuss It
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TheAge: Rare woman at early Disney helped create iconic displays at Walt's park
A look at the historic career of Disney Legend Harriet Burns who passed away recently.
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Posted: Wed 8/27/2008 7:44p • permalink • Discuss It
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Legends Plaza tribute to Harriet Burns
A reader was kind enough to send us the pictures below of flowers at Harriet Burns plaque at Legends Plaza at Disney headquarters. For more information on the life and career of Harriet Burns who passed away last week Disney's obituary, Marty Sklar's tribute and Rebekah's tribute.
Posted: Fri 8/1/2008 11:32a • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimesObit: Harriet Burns, 79; first female designer for Walt Disney Imagineering
The Los Angeles Times highlights the career of recently deceased Disney Legend Harriet Burns. A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, Southern California Division, 900 W. James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015.
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Posted: Wed 7/30/2008 8:32p • permalink • Discuss It
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Harriet Burns obituary updated
We've updated the obituary for Harriet Burns we posted yesterday including the addition of specific memorial service information. Click here to read.
Posted: Tue 7/29/2008 10:44a • permalink
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Harriet Burns Obituary from Disney
Harriet Burns, designated as a Disney Legend by The Walt Disney Company in 2000, and former Disney Imagineer, died on July 25 at the age of 79. As the first woman ever hired by Walt Disney Imagineering in a creative rather than an office capacity, Harriet Burns helped design and build prototypes for theme park attractions, as well as final products featured at Disneyland and the New York World's Fair of 1964.
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Posted: Mon 7/28/2008 6:06p • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Legend Harriet Burns passes away
We've just confirmed the sad news that Disney Legend Harriet Burns passed away this morning. Burns was named a Disney Legend in 2000. The quote below is taken from the official Disney Legends website:
As the first woman ever hired by Walt Disney Imagineering in a creative rather than an office capacity, Harriet Burns helped design and build prototypes for theme park attractions, as well as final products featured at Disneyland and the New York World's Fair of 1964. And while she worked padded-shoulder to shoulder with men in the model shop, wielding saws, lathes and sanders, she was still the best-dressed employee in the department.
For much more on Harriet Burns and her Disney career, read her bio on the Disney Legends official site.
Posted: Fri 7/25/2008 3:35p • permalink • Discuss It
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The Hollywood Reporter highlights the career of Estelle Getty who passed away at the age of 84. Getty won an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Sophia in "Golden Girls" -- a Disney-owned Touchstone Television production.
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Posted: Tue 7/22/2008 7:44p • permalink • Discuss It
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Variety: Harvey Korman dies at 81
Legendary comedian best known for his Emmy-award winning work on "The Carol Burnett Show" has died at 81. Disney fans will recall his work as the authoritarian yet bumbling ship's captain in "Herbie Goes Bananas" He also played Brownie in "The Adventures of Gallegher"
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Posted: Fri 5/30/2008 7:26p • permalink • Discuss It
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AnimationMag: Promising Pixar Artist Dies at 27
Justin Wright, a young storyboard artist at Pixar has died from a heart attack. He is credited with the 2-D line drawing in Ratatouille's credits and was working on the new animated short to be released with WALL*E.
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Posted: Mon 5/5/2008 5:52p • permalink • Discuss It
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