Disney Legend Burny Mattinson, who worked as an animator, director, producer, and story artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios during an unprecedented 70-year career, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canoga Park, California, following a short illness.… Read More »Disney Legend Burny Mattinson Passes Away at 87
Cindy Williams, who is best known as Shirley Feeney in the smash series, “Laverne & Shirley,” has passed away at age 75, after a brief illness. Her Early Years Cynthia Jane Williams was born in Van Nuys, California, on Aug. 22, 1947, the oldest of… Read More »‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Cindy Williams Passes at 75
Barbara Walters, trailblazing journalist and Disney Legend, has passed away on December 30, 2022, at age 93. Her Early Years Barbara Jill Walters was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 25, 1929, to Dena and Lou Walters. She earned a B.A. in English from Sarah… Read More »Trailblazing Journalist Barbara Walters Passes at 93
Disney Legend and actress Dame Angela Lansbury has passed away at age 96. According to a statement from her family, she died early this morning in her sleep at her home in Los Angeles. Her Beginnings She was born Angela Brigid Lansbury on October 16,… Read More »Disney Legend Dame Angela Lansbury Passes at 96
Ron Logan, who was responsible for revolutionizing live entertainment for The Walt Disney Company, died Tuesday, August 30, in Orlando, Florida. He was 84 years old. From a starting point of simple marching bands and costumed characters, Logan delighted Disney Guests with spectacles, fireworks, music… Read More »Disney Legend Ron Logan Has Passed Away at 84
Actress Pat Carroll, famous for voicing the characer of Ursula in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” has passed at age 95. Her Beginnings Patricia Ann Carroll was born May 5, 1927 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her family moved to Los Angeles when she was five years old,… Read More »Pat Carroll, Voice of Ursula from ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Passes at 95
Actor David Warner, who is best known to Disney fans from roles in “Tron” and “Mary Poppins Returns,” has passed away from a cancer-related illness at 80. His Beginnings Warner was born in England in 1941, and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He… Read More »David Warner of ‘Tron,’ ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Passes at 80
Actor Paul Sorvino, whose Disney credits include 1991’s “The Rocketeer,” died on Monday of natural causes. He was 83. His Beginnings Sorvino was born in 1939 to immigrant parents, and originally wanted to be an opera singer. When that dream was dashed by asthma, he… Read More »Actor Paul Sorvino of ‘The Rocketeer’ Passes at 83