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Roy Edward Disney was an American businessman, producer, writer, and director. He was the son of Roy Oliver Disney and Edna Francis Disney, and the nephew of Walt Disney. He was the last member of the Disney family to be actively involved in the company. Disney was born on January 10, 1930 in Los Angeles, California. He attended Pomona College in Claremont, California, where he graduated with a degree in English literature. Disney began his career at the Walt Disney Company in 1954, working in the animation department. He eventually became the head of the animation department, and was responsible for the production of several classic Disney films, including The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, and The Rescuers. In 1984, Disney was appointed vice chairman of the board of directors of the Walt Disney Company, and in 2003, he was named a director emeritus. Disney was also involved in several philanthropic endeavors, including the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, the Roy and Patricia Disney Cancer Institute, and the Roy and Patricia Disney Foundation. Disney passed away on December 16, 2009 at the age of 79. He was survived by his wife, Leslie DeMeuse Disney, and their two children, Roy Patrick Disney and Abigail Disney.

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Occupation producer,writer,director
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 10 January, 1930
Birthday 10 January
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, USA
Date of death 16 December, 2009
Died Place Newport Beach, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Roy Edward Disney's Wife?

His wife is Leslie DeMeuse (2008 - 16 December 2009) ( his death), Patricia Ann Dailey (17 September 1955 - 19 January 2007) ( divorced) ( 4 children)

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Wife Leslie DeMeuse (2008 - 16 December 2009) ( his death), Patricia Ann Dailey (17 September 1955 - 19 January 2007) ( divorced) ( 4 children)
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Roy Edward Disney Net Worth

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2006

Made a special unannounced surprise appearance at the premiere of a revival/promotional screening of the 1989 Disney classic The Little Mermaid (1989) at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on September 7th, 2006. After an introduction, by longtime Disney producer 'Don Hahn', which recalled his many accomplishments, Disney stood up from his seat in the audience and bowed his head in appreciation. The shocked and delighted audience gave him a standing ovation. [September 2006]

2003

On 30 November 2003, he abruptly resigned his position as Chairman of the Feature Animation Division and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Walt Disney Productions. In his resignation letter, he denounced Disney CEO Michael Eisner for (among other things) the failure of ABC-TV and ABC Family Channel ratings, loss of company morale through consistent micro-management, building newer theme parks "on the cheap", changing the company's public image as "always looking for the 'quick buck'", the defection of creative talent to other companies, failure to establish lasting relationships with creative partners and not establishing a management succession plan. Roy Disney's resignation was followed the very next day by the resignation of Disney Boardmember Stanley P. Gold, who echoed many of Roy Disney's complaints.

1984

In 1984, he returned to the company as vice chairman of the board, and head of the animation department.

1967

In 1967, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the company.

1954

Roy Edward Disney began working for the Walt Disney Company as an assistant film editor on the True-Life Adventure film in 1954.