Michael (Mike) Toth, an iconic Disney Renaissance animator who worked on projects including “Mulan,” “Hercules,” “Tarzan,” and more, has passed away. Mike Toth Image courtesy of Christine Vegara. Mike Toth passed away on December 29, 2024. The news was shared today in a post on the Cartoon Research Facebook page by his daughter Christine Vegara. … Read more
Disney has been fined $36,000 for a crew member’s fatal fall on the set of the upcoming Marvel series “Wonder Man.” J.C. “Spike” Osorio was a lighting technician who died on February 6 after falling through a catwalk at Stage 3 of the Radford Studio Center in Studio City. A California Division of Occupational Safety … Read more
The identity of a man who fell to his death the morning of July 26 at Walt Disney World has been confirmed, along with more details and confirmation of the incident itself. Tragedy at the Contemporary Shortly after 5:33 a.m., deputies responded to Disney’s Contemporary Resort for a call about an unresponsive man found on … Read more
Several reports corroborate a story of a guest falling to their death at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort early Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. Guest Dies After Falling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Reports out of Walt Disney World Wednesday morning detail a tragic scene where a guest fell to their death. Guests on … Read more
Disney is defending itself against a lawsuit stemming from a lethal fall that allegedly happened at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, according to Florida Politics‘ Gabrielle Russon. The lawsuit, currently in Orange Circuit Court, was filed by the family of Jessica Straub, a travel agent who died on December 22nd, 2020. The cause of death was … Read more
It was the first day of the Chancellor family vacation as they traveled from Mississippi to Disney World, reaching EPCOT by early afternoon during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The family rode just one attraction before tragedy struck, according to documents released this week from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Johnny Chancellor, 58, collapsed in … Read more
The guest who passed away after experiencing a medical emergency at EPCOT this weekend died of natural causes stemming from heart problems, according to the medical examiner’s office. The guest was 66-year-old New York tourist Robert Ostrem. He experienced medical issues near Spaceship Earth Saturday night and was later pronounced dead at AdventHealth Celebration Hospital. … Read more
A guest has died due to a medical issue reported at EPCOT Saturday night. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, first-responders responded to a medical call near Spaceship Earth at about 8:30 PM. The guest was taken to AdventHealth Celebration Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. No foul play is suspected. The guest’s … Read more
A Disneyland Resort Cast Member has tragically passed away from COVID-19, but he is far from forgotten. Michael worked in the resort’s entertainment division, which includes parades and stage shows. A coworker, Amber Campos, has organized a GoFundMe campaign to help assist the family at this difficult time, writing: Michael was loved by so many. … Read more
A Disneyland Resort cast member has tragically passed away after being struck by an SUV in an alleged DUI incident. KTLA reported that 23 year-old Yesenia Aguilar died Tuesday evening. Aguilar was out walking in Anaheim with her husband, James Alvarez. Aguilar was 35 weeks pregnant with the couple’s first child, a baby girl. She … Read more
Ugandan actress Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who appeared in the 2016 Disney film “Queen of Katwe,” has passed away at 15, according to the BBC. Waligwa played Gloria, a friend of the film’s protagonist, Phiona Mutesi, who explains the rules of chess to her. Based on a true story, “Queen of Katwe” is the story of … Read more
A runner has tragically died during yesterday’s Disney Fall Feast 5K, part of Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, according to WESH. A spokesperson for Disney issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss, and our thoughts and sympathies remain with the runner’s family and loved ones throughout this difficult … Read more
On August 18th, Reedy Creek Fire Department responded to a car fire at the Fantasia Gardens parking lot. Through dental records officials were able to determine that Brian Christ, a Walt Disney World cast member, was inside. Officials have ruled out foul play and are speculating that this was a suicide. Brian Christ, 49, had … Read more