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16 Dec, 2009

Roy Disney dies age 79

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After fighting stomach cancer for a year, Disney passes away in Newport Beach, California. Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company:

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.

After a private funeral, he is cremated, and his ashes are scattered at sea.

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