Wow, one day after the anniversary of Walt passing, his nephew has left us as well...
Roy Edward Disney, son of Walt's brother, Roy Oliver Disney was 79. Roy was instrumental in getting rid of Ron Miller and bringing in Michael Eisner and Frank Wells to revive the company. He helped usher in the Second Golden Age of animation in the early 90's. Once Eisner lost his halo and starting becoming destructive to the company he helped save, Roy Disney turned against him and sought his ouster as well. He was a true fighter for the Disney name, the quality of its value and an ardent supporter of the environment. And not too shabby a sailor as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
He will be missed...
A nice article over at the Los Angeles Times.
