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Tag: Death
Remembering Disney Legend Betty White 1922-2021
On December 31, 2021, iconic film and television actress Betty White passed away from natural causes in her Los Angeles home. White was beloved by generations of fans for her impressive tenure as an actress, earning an impressive 121 credited roles throughout her life as well as countless cameos and
Actor Alfie Curtis from “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope has Passed Away
It’s a sad day for Star Wars fans. Not only is this the one year anniversary of Carrie Fisher’s death, but another cast member from “A New Hope” has passed away. Alfie Curtis, who brought the character of Dr. Cornelius Evazan in “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,” to
Disney Magic Passenger Reportedly Dies During Non Disney Affiliated Shore Excursion
We are hearing reports from Cruise Hive that a Disney Magic cruise passenger has died during a shore excursion on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. The man was out on a tour operated by Pro Divers and died while diving. Police have been seen on the small
Man Dies After Riding Star Tours at Hollywood Studios
We all know that Disney routinely takes their rides down for maintenance and service, since safety is their top priority for guests. So it seems a bit shocking to hear that a guest of Disney dies and it is related to a ride at a Disney Park. The Orlando Sentinel
Legendary Disney animator Willis Pyle dead at 101
Willis Pyle, animator for Disney classics such as Pinocchio, Bambi and Fantasia has died on June 2nd in his penthouse in New York. Pyle was born in Lebanon, Kansas and attended the University of Colorado as an art student. He was working as an illustrator at a clothing store when he noticed
Disney voice actor Alan Young dead at the young age of 96
Alan Young who voiced Scrooge McDuck for the TV series Ducktales and also played Wilbur Post in the classic tv program Mr Ed has passed away on May 18th at the young ago of 96. Mr Young was also present for the televised opening of Disneyland and the park’s 35th
Cast Member found dead in Disneyland Paris ride
A 45 year old Disneyland Paris Cast Member has been found dead on the Phantom Manor ride on Saturday morning. The death is under investigation but it appears the man was electrocuted while working on the lighting in the haunted house. The cast member was found by a co-worker in the Phantom
The Creator of Star Wars’ R2-D2 Tony Dyson Dies at 68
Tony Dyson, who designed and built the original R2-D2 for the Star Wars Trilogy was found dead in his apartment, it is believed he died of natural causes. He was 68. Dyson, a British professor and special effects supervisor, did not actually design the droid. His company, The White Horse
Disney Marketing Legend and first President Jack Lindquist has passed at age 88
Remember Disney Dollars? Or the campaign slogan “I’m going to Disney World!/Disneyland?” Well none of that would have happen without Jack Lindquist, he was the first advertising manager at the Walt Disney Company. Unfortunately, he has passed away today at the age of 88. Lindquist was born in Chicago on
Disney settles with Animal Kingdom employee’s widow
The worker killed while testing a ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom family has reached a settlement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The case was scheduled to go to court this week; however, the worker’s widow Terrie Roscoe dismissed the case voluntarily with prejudice on Friday. Roscoe’s attorney Brian Denney
Disney artist Al Konetzni dies at age 100
Last week we lost a legend, Disney artist Al Konetzni passed away at the age of 100. Al Konetzni was born May 19, 1915, and began working for Walt Disney World in 1953. He created such items as a Donald Duck Pencil Sharpner, Uncle Scrooge Bank, Mickey Mouse Record Player,
Brian Bedford, voice of Robin Hood, dead at 80
It is with a heavy heart we must share with you the passing of Brian Bedford, who died in his home in Ontario on Wednesday January 13th at the age of 80. He’s survived by his longtime partner and husband, actor Tim MacDonald. Born in England in 1935 he relocated
Alan Rickman British Stage and Screen actor dies at 69
Sadly we have to share with the world of the passing of British stage and screen actor Alan Rickman from cancer at age 69. He had a wide verity of credits to his name, in the Disney community he was known for his voices as the Absolem the blue Caterpillar in the
