So an era has passed. It has come to be that an all-new generation is holding the legacy of Walt Disney Animation now. The last of the original NINE OLD MEN the animation legend OLLIE JOHNSTON has come to move on to the Magic Kingdom in the sky. Ollie was one of those original animators that help create some of the most beloved characters we grew up with, see at the parks and our kids continue to love today. It was not too long ago I remember meeeting him and talking with him about a variety of topics and then having him sign the documentary FRANK AND OLLIE that gives you the best and most insightful looks at these Disney Legends. So instead of me telling you how much I love this legend and his legacy to the Disney company, below is the official press release from the Walt disney Company. And we also included a link to the FRANK AND OLLIE DVD for you to enjoy and rmeember a Disney Legend.

PRESS RELEASE FOR THE OFFICIAL WALT DISNEY COMPANY OBITUARY TO OLLIE JOHNSTON

Ollie Johnston, one of the greatest animators/directing animators in animation history and the last surviving member of Walt Disney’s elite group of animation pioneers known affectionately as the Nine Old Men, passed away from natural causes at a long term care facility in Sequim, Washington on Monday April 14th. He was 95 years old. During his stellar 43-year career at The Walt Disney Studios, he contributed inspired animation and direction to such classic films as Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Song Of The South, Cinderella…..

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