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Death. Disney's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After the opening of Walt Disney World on October 1, 1971, Roy finally retired but soon after he died from a stroke, at the age of 78, on December 20, 1971, five days after the fifth anniversary of his younger brother's death.
- Entertainment industry executive
- Republican
He was successful, and opened Walt Disney World (as named by Roy) in October 1971. His grave marker reads "He left the world a better place." He died at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank, near the studio that he and his brother built.
Dec 20, 1971 · Compare DNA and explore genealogy for Roy O. Disney born 1893 Chicago, Cook, Illinois died 1971 North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + 2 genealogist comments + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community.
- Male
- June 24, 1893
- Edna (Francis) Disney
- December 20, 1971
Dec 22, 1971 · He was 78 years old. Roy Disney inherited the Dis ney entertainment empire, and was its chief moving spirit, fol lowing the death of Walt Dis ney from cancer in 1966. His official title...
a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Disney, Roy Oliver Older brother of Walt Disney, who founded the Disney company in partnership with Walt in 1923. Born June 24, 1893; died December 20, 1971. Served as president of Walt Disney Productions from 1945 to 1968 and chairman of the board from 1964 until 1971.
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Nov 30, 2016 · Roy O. Disney filled in after his younger brother, Walt, died and helped to finish and open Walt Disney World in 1971. Roy watched over Walt from pushing him around in a baby...
Executive | Media Mogul | Studio Head Born Roy Oliver Disney on June 24, 1893 in Chicago, Ill. Died Dec. 20, 1971 of cerebral hemorrhage in Burbank, Calif. R oy O. Disney guided the...
