When Walt Disney passed away on December 12, 1966 the world mourned for the loss of one of the most creative and visionary men of the 20th century.
It is difficult to imagine how the world would be different if Walt had lived past 65 years old. He was in the middle of projects to change the way we live as a society with a true Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and further dreams of changing the world.
The day of his death is capture below in cartoons and newspaper clippings of quotes. I return here each December 15 to think about the impact that someone can have on the world.
Walt Disney Death Cartoons and Quotes
Here are some cartoons that appeared the day of Walt's death.
And now some writing about Walt and his wonderful life by Marty Sklar –
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Walt Disney, who built his whimsical cartoon world of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs into a $100-million-a-year entertainment empire, died in St. Joseph's Hospital here this morning. He was 65 years old.
Although Mr. Disney held no formal title at Walt Disney Productions, he was in direct charge of the company and was deeply involved in all its operations. Indeed, with the recent decision of Jack L. Warner to sell his interest in the Warner Brothers studio, Mr. Disney was the last of Hollywood's veteran moviemakers who remained in personal control of a major studio.
By Marty Sklar
You should also watch this final video that Walt Disney shot.
Here's his nephew Roy Disney remembering the days leading up to Walt's death.
You should also enjoy this brief story from writer Ray Bradbury on his friendship with Walt Disney and the days after he died.
If you haven't consider a trip to the Walt Disney Family Museum. They provide an incredible look into Walt Disney's life. The final gallery sharing reactions to Walt's death is a tear-jerker.
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