D23 remembers former Disney Chairman of the Board Ray Watson who passed away on October 20th. Here’s the statement from Disney CEO Bob Iger:
On behalf of everyone at Disney, we mourn the loss of Disney Legend Ray Watson, a dear friend and trusted advisor, Ray’s indelible contributions to Disney’s great legacy began when Walt Disney himself called on Ray for his wise counsel on early plans for EPCOT. Throughout his 30-year tenure as a member of the Disney Board of Directors, Ray exhibited incredible leadership, sound judgment, and grace under pressure, particularly during the difficult period in the mid-1980′s when he served as our Chairman of the Board. With deep respect for Ray and his tireless work and great love for Disney, we extend our condolences to his wonderful family.