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    Patricia Disney dies in Los Angeles at age 77

    Associated Press – Fri, Feb 3, 2012 4:35 PM PST

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Patricia Disney, who was once married to Walt Disney's late nephew Roy E. Disney and was vice chairwoman of Roy's investment company, died Friday after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

    She was 77.

    Patricia Disney died in her Los Angeles home, surrounded by her four children, said family spokesman Clifford Miller.

    An advocate for higher education, Patricia Disney served as a trustee of Occidental College in Los Angeles and a regent of St. Mary's College in Moraga, Calif. She also was a member of the board of the Peregrine Fund, a foundation that preserves birds of prey.

    Her former husband, Roy Disney, was a longtime top executive at The Walt Disney Company, which was founded by his uncle. The couple divorced in 2007, and he died in 2009.

    The Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger expressed condolences in a statement Friday.

    "Her passing marks a sad milestone for the Disney family, and we will always remember her irrepressible spirit and dedication to our company," Iger said. "Patty was known for her kindness, outgoing nature and especially for her philanthropy, and will be missed by all who knew her."

    She is survived by her children, Roy Patrick Disney, Susan Disney Lord, Abigail Disney and Timothy Disney, and 17 grandchildren.

     

    37 comments

    • lin j
      lin j  •  Lincoln City, Oregon  •  3 months ago
      My only sister also had this insidious illness for years & finally lost her life to it. I can only hope & pray a cure will be found, as its terribly sad to have your loved one not even recognize you.
    • Ann Rabun
      Ann Rabun  •  Columbia, South Carolina  •  3 months ago
      What is wrong with you people? This is why this world is the way it is Comments like this.
      Every one who posted those disrespecting thoughts, esp. Dennis, if you are a real Fireman, posting comments like this, you need to change your pic. Alzheimer's is no laughing matter.
      You all will rot in He#&............
      • Screw Your Opinion
        Screw Your Opinion 3 months ago
        You're no better. Who are you to condemn someone to Hell? Only one man can judge us.
    • metro!
      metro!  •  Albany, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      RIP. I will say I've grown tired of the Disney shows on TV. They portray parents and adults as dumb and sassy kids as popular and intelligent. Kids pick up this attitude.........if you don't think TV can impact a kids attitude, ask all the advertisers why they spend billions on TV ads.
    • AH
      AH  •  3 months ago
      My sympathy goes out to the family.
    • Siloe
      Siloe  •  3 months ago
      Many people in our Country are going heartless. I wonder why hating. Christmas, and now children 2nd favorite is being hated too? We have an unruled and hateful new kind of americans..
      • Mikey
        Mikey 3 months ago
        Seriously, what in the hell are you talking about?
    • goddess
      goddess  •  3 months ago
      rip pat.
    • EJ
      EJ  •  Washington, District of Columbia  •  3 months ago
      Such a sad way to go.Rest peacefully.
    • D M
      D M  •  3 months ago
      May she be with the good Lord!
    • itsa
      itsa  •  Jacksonville, Florida  •  3 months ago
      If only Walt could see his company now , it would kill him.
      • itsa
        itsa 3 months ago
        I guess those who gave my comment a thumbs down just did not know Walt very well. He would give them two thumbs down.
    • pete
      pete  •  3 months ago
      That's very sad. I hope she rests in peace. No disrespect intended but her 3 kids just became wealthy beyond belief.
      • George
        George 3 months ago
        They were wealthy before. They had her up bring.
    • Spawn32f
      Spawn32f  •  Wentzville, Missouri  •  3 months ago
      rip young lady now your with your hubby watching over your family without pain or worries your at peace so enjoy your quiet time.:((
    • Saffron Ghostheart
      Saffron Ghostheart  •  3 months ago
      R.I.P
    • O.G. - Oscar the Grouch
      O.G. - Oscar the Grouch  •  3 months ago
      yea, real bummer
    • Butch
      Butch  •  3 months ago
      the clarity of the last moments almost hurts the eyes.
    • kathy
      kathy  •  Austin, Texas  •  3 months ago
      I hope the last name goes on for many generations
    • ROBERT D M
      ROBERT D M  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 months ago
      I always loved The Waltons.
    • T
      T  •  3 months ago
      Liberals have taken over and ruined disney
    • Resonator
      Resonator  •  3 months ago
      Sad story. She won't be able to see the Shanghai China Disneyland opening next year...
    • Marty S Stewart
      Marty S Stewart  •  Daphne, Alabama  •  3 months ago
      is this how all millionaires will go?
    • Melanie
      Melanie  •  Seattle, Washington  •  3 months ago
      Disney had provided a great happiness for millions of people why is everyone so concerned about the money! This was a wonderful, caring, woman who suffered a sad disease. This notice was to mark her passing on behalf of the family, there are a great many people commenting here who need to grow a conscience and remember this could just as easily have been your family who people are mocking. Yes, I am a self righteous b***h who just suffered a family members passing and to be blunt, reading your greed and hate makes me sick! Do us all a favor, think before you speak and if you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all, don't pollute the world with your #$%$ and negativity.
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