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| Admin
Mon 4/14/2008 7:34p | This topic is for Discussion of Latest: Ollie Johnston passes away at age 95
Disney Legend Ollie Johnston has passed away at the age of 95 in Sequim, Washington. Johnston was a legendary animator who worked at Disney from 1935 to 1978 contributing to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Cinderella, The Rescuers and many others. Johnston is the last of Walt Disney's famed Nine Old Men to pass away. His wife Marie passed away in 2005. They had two children, Rick and Ken. |
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| Doobie
Mon 4/14/2008 7:42p | Here are some links to articles we've done that involved Ollie. Obviously, there are hundreds more all over the Internet.
Rhett Wickham: Faith is a Bluebird
http://laughingplace.com/news-...9790.asp
John Canemaker, Frank and Ollie at the Los Angeles Museum of Art
http://laughingplace.com/news-...5380.asp
Report: A Visit to Ollie's Railroad
http://laughingplace.com/news-...0910.asp
Doobie.
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| Dave
Mon 4/14/2008 8:05p | God bless |
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| MPeriolat
Mon 4/14/2008 8:07p | Like I said in my original post, there simply are no words. We have the legacy of work and characters to remember, but there is no denying the last connection to the era that started it all is gone, and that is worth our tears. |
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| mawnck
Mon 4/14/2008 8:36p | Well, I had another movie all cued up for this evening, but I think it's going to be "Frank and Ollie" instead.
Thanks, Ollie, for everything. |
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| irishfan
Mon 4/14/2008 8:54p | The ultimate Disney Legend. |
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| Rebekah
Mon 4/14/2008 8:57p | I've been browsing the web finding various previously posted artwork by Ollie or photos of events he attended. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
Rebekah.
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| FerretAfros
Mon 4/14/2008 9:03p | There's no school like the old school. |
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| Pollyana
Mon 4/14/2008 9:32p | Disney has lost another "original". His memory will live on in all of his accomplishments. May he rest in peace. |
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| DAR
Mon 4/14/2008 9:38p | I'm at a loss for words. I think all of the Nine Old Men are up in heaven creating with Walt the best animated film we'll only get to see once we get there. Mr. Johnston thank you for you did. |
