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Walt Disney

Walt Disney on January 1, 1954

Born

Walter Elias Disney


(1901-12-05)December 5, 1901

Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

DiedDecember 15, 1966(1966-12-15) (aged 65)

Burbank, California, U.S.

Cause of deathLung cancer
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationMcKinley High School, Chicago Academy of Fine Arts
OccupationCo-founder of The Walt Disney Company, formerly known as Walt Disney Productions
Years active1920–1966
Home townChicago, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
Board member ofThe Walt Disney Company
Spouse(s)Lillian Bounds (1925–66; his death)
ChildrenDiane Marie Disney
Sharon Mae Disney
Parent(s)Elias Disney
Flora Call Disney
RelativesRonald William Miller (son-in-law)
Robert Borgfeldt Brown (son-in-law)
Roy Edward Disney (nephew)
FamilyHerbert Arthur Disney (brothe Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Walt Disney - Lesson Planet GYVER