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      • At the time of his death, he held more than 16 million shares (about 1% of the company), and served as a consultant for the company, as well as director emeritus for the board of directors.
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  2. Apr 20, 2022 · Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of Walt's brother, Roy, has donated more than $70 million since receiving her inheritance nearly 40 years ago, according to The Cut, and frequently speaks on the need for measures like a wealth tax to combat inequality.

  3. Disney died of stomach cancer on December 16, 2009, 43 years after his uncle died, and 4 days shy of 38 years after his father's death, at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California. He was 79 years old, and had been battling the disease for over a year.

  4. Dec 14, 2012 · LOS ANGELES (AP)— Roy E. Disney, the son and nephew of The Walt Disney Co. founders who twice led shareholder revolts that shook up the family business, died Wednesday. He was 79. The Walt Disney Co. announced that Disney died in Newport Beach, Calif., after a bout with stomach cancer.

  5. The last member of the Disney family to be actively involved in the company, he was compared to both his uncle Walt Disney and his father Roy Oliver Disney in appearance and personality. Forbes magazine estimated his personal fortune at about US $1.2 billion.

  6. Dec 16, 2009 · Roy Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney founder Walt Disney who was best known for revitalizing its animation unit and helping to oust long-time chief executive Michael Eisner, died on Wednesday...

  7. In 2006, Forbes magazine estimated his personal fortune at $1.2 billion. [3] Disney was also a celebrated yachtsman, [4] a member of the San Diego Yacht Club best known for his success in the Transpacific Yacht Race and winning the Newport Bermuda Race. [5] . Disney died from stomach cancer on December 16, 2009. Early life and career.

  8. Dec 16, 2020 · In 2003, Roy E. announced plans to sell 7.5 million Disney shares — about 43% of his stake in the company, reported Randall Smith and Bruce Orwall of The Wall Street Journal. He died in 2009 of...

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