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15 December, 1966
Walter Elias Disney died of circulatory collapse caused by lung cancer in Burbank, California. This marked the end of an era for the animation and entertainment industry.
15 November, 1965
Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney, along with then Governor of Florida W. Haydon Burns, publicly announced the creation of Disney World.
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Birth of Walter Elias Disney
December 5, 1901
Walter Elias Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney. His early childhood, spent in Marceline, Missouri, instilled in him a deep appreciation for rural life and a strong work ethic, both of which would later influence his creative endeavors and business philosophy.
Early Artistic Pursuits
1911-1917
While living in Kansas City, Missouri, Disney took art courses at the Kansas City Art Institute. This formal training, coupled with his natural talent, laid the groundwork for his future career in animation. He also worked as a newsboy, developing his business acumen and salesmanship.
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American animator, film producer, voice actor (specifically Mickey Mouse), entrepreneur, creator of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, pioneer of cartoon film entertainment.