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Paul Reubens

Actor Paul Reubens Passes at 70

Actor Paul Reubens, best known as Pee-Wee Herman, passed away July 30, 2023, at the age of 70 from cancer. His Early Years Paul Reubens was born Paul Rubenfeld in Peekskill, New York in 1952, but grew up in Sarasota, Florida. As a child, he… Read More »Actor Paul Reubens Passes at 70

Tina Turner

Entertainment Icon Tina Turner Passes at 83

The legendary entertainment icon Tina Turner, known as the Queen of Rock’n Roll, died today (May 24, 2023) after a long illness at her home in Switzerland. She was 83. Her Disney Connections The singer-songwriter contributed several songs to various Disney film soundtracks over the… Read More »Entertainment Icon Tina Turner Passes at 83

Jacklyn Zeman - General Hospital

‘General Hospital’ Icon Jacklyn Zeman Passes Away at 70

Actress Jacklyn Zeman, best known for playing nurse Bobbie Spencer on ABC’s long-running soap opera “General Hospital,” has died. She was 70. Her Long Career Zeman had several small parts in her early 20’s before landing a series regular role in the ABC daytime soap… Read More »‘General Hospital’ Icon Jacklyn Zeman Passes Away at 70

Disney Legend Burny Mattinson

Disney Legend Burny Mattinson Passes Away at 87

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

Barbara Walters

Trailblazing Journalist Barbara Walters Passes at 93

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

Dame Angela Lansbury

Disney Legend Dame Angela Lansbury Passes at 96

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