Last of Walt's 'Nine Old Men' Dies

[brkgnews]

I think there's a thread about this over in Chit Chat, but I think it deserves a few mainstream eyes...

Ollie Johsnton, the last of Walt's Nine Old Men, has died.

http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2008/04/14/remembering-ollie-johnston-1912-2008.aspx

 

[HauntedPirate]

Definitely a sad day, indeed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

I hope everyone can take a few moments in the coming days and learn more about both he and all of Walt's "Nine Old Men". Giants, they were, and yet you couldn't pick them out of a crowd. Along with Walt himself and others such as John Hench, these men will have a lasting impact far beyonbd their mortal years.

 

[bgraham34]

Oh wow, they dropped fast the last few years. Thanks for the memories.

 

[WDWFigment]

Definitely a sad day...

(Usually I'm not one to jump all over JHM, especially for the historical pieces, but what was Jim thinking? That article is insulting. All it does is discuss how others are simply sad because he was a part of Disney, not recognizing he was a man--something Jim's article itself fails to do. Has anyone stumbled across a better tribute article? I'd like to learn more about Ollie...)

 

[dazzer68]

i cant find any reference to Mr Johnsons' death any where on the web.....

 

[Erika]

Oh, how sad. What an incredible talent.

 

[Captain Hank]

Definitely a sad day...

(Usually I'm not one to jump all over JHM, especially for the historical pieces, but what was Jim thinking? That article is insulting. All it does is discuss how others are simply sad because he was a part of Disney, not recognizing he was a man--something Jim's article itself fails to do. Has anyone stumbled across a better tribute article? I'd like to learn more about Ollie...)

Here's a fairly comprehensive tribute: http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID512060.asp

 

[LongballMG]

This is so sad.



My heart and prayers go out to Ollie's family

 

[mpoppins76]

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