Disney Family Member Passes Away

Roy Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, recently passed away at the age of 79.  Roy Disney’s father co-founded the Disney empire with Walt Disney.  Roy worked with the Disney Company for 59 years, helping to guides successes like Aladdin and The Lion King.  

Details on the distribution of Roy Disney’s estate have remained private so far; however, he reportedly will be cremated, and his ashes will be spread at sea.  

See Alan Duke, Roy Disney dies at 79 after cancer bout, CNN, Dec. 2009; see also ABC News, Roy Disney Dead at 79, Dec. 16, 2009.

Special thanks to David S. Luber (Attorney at law, Florida Probate Attorney Wills and Estates Law Firm) for bringing this to my attention.