Roy Disney dies

Roy Disney, the son and nephew of The Walt Disney Company founders who twice led shareholder revolts which shook up the family business, died today. He was 79.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2009 - 20:14

Roy Disney, the son and nephew of The Walt Disney Company founders who twice led shareholder revolts which shook up the family business, died today. He was 79.

The Walt Disney Co announced that Disney died in Newport Beach, California, after fighting stomach cancer.

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