Kal David, Voice of Sonny Eclipse, Passes Away at 79

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Musician Kal David, who voiced Sonny Eclipse for Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 79. Tammy Tuckey revealed the news on Twitter. No cause of death was given. David, typically a blues guitarist and vocalist, voiced the Audio-Animatronic character when the restaurant opened in 1994. Since … Read more

Pat Carroll, Voice of Ursula in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Passed Away at 95

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Emmy and Grammy award winning actor Pat Carroll has passed away at age 95, according to Deadline. She played Ursula in “The Little Mermaid” and reprised the role many times, and as recently as 2020. Carroll won an Emmy for Best Supporting Performance by an Actress in “Caesar’s Hour” (1954), and the Best Spoken Word, … Read more

‘Tron’ and ‘Titanic’ Star David Warner Passes Away at 80

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BBC News is reporting that British character actor David Warner has passed away at age 80 at a care home for entertainers in London. Disney fans would know him best as Ed Dillinger and Sark in the 1982 cult classic “Tron” or Admiral Boom in “Mary Poppins Returns”, but he’s also known for his roles … Read more

Tim Considine, Disney Legend and ‘My Three Sons’ Star, Passes Away at 81

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Disney Legend, Tim Considine, famous for being a recurring sketch star on “The Mickey Mouse Club” as well as “My Three Sons” later in his career, has passed away at age 81. Considine was born December 31, 1940 as the son of a prominent producer for MGM. His acting career began at the ripe old … Read more

‘Indiana Jones 5’ Crew Member Found Dead on Location in Morocco

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According to a New York Post report, an “Indiana Jones 5” crew member has passed away. Film industry vet Nic Cupac was found dead in a Fes, Morocco hotel room. Cupac worked in the camera department as a grip. His previous credits include the “Jurassic Park,” “Harry Potter,” and “Star Wars” films. More than 100 … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/16/21): ‘Cheers to 50 Years’ Disastrous Dessert, Genie+ and Lightning Lane Guides, 50th Anniversary Mickey Popcorn Bucket, Vault Collection Pocket Watch, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 16, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

‘Black Panther’ Actress Dorothy Steel Passes Away at 95

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Actress Dorothy Steel, who played an elder of the Merchant Tribe of Wakanda in “Black Panther,” has passed away, according to WSBTV Atlanta. She was 95. Steel, who auditioned for a role in the 2018 film and was cast just an hour later, was brought back for the sequel which is filming now. She was … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/11/21): Chapek Requested ‘Harmonious’ Disney Playlist, Genie+ Will Not Sell Out at Disney World, Disney Legend Ruthie Thompson Passes Away, 50th Celebration Sweepstakes, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, October 11, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Ed Asner, Voice of Carl Fredricksen in Disney Pixar’s ‘Up,’ Dies at 91

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According to multiple reports, TV and film actor Ed Asner has died at 91. According to his family, he passed Sunday, August 29, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Asner is known for his voice role in Disney Pixar’s “Up.” Asner voiced Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old looking for, and finding, adventure. Asner is best known for … Read more

John Paragon, Who Brought Lucky the Dinosaur, Laugh Floor, & Muppet Mobile Labs to Life, Played Jambi and Pterri on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Has Passed Away

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John Paragon, a writer and director for Disney’s Living Character Initiatives, has passed away at 66. Paragon was involved in bringing numerous characters to life, including Lucky the Dinosaur, Muppet Mobile Labs, and WALL-E. He also worked on Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Twitter user “JK” shared memories of working with Paragon. In addition to his … Read more

Ned Beatty, Voice of Lotso From Toy Story 3, Has Passed Away At the Age of 83

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We’ve received news that the talented actor Ned Beatty has sadly passed away today from natural causes. He is survived by fourth wife Sandra Johnson; four children from his marriage to Abbott; two children from his marriage to Beatty; and two children from his marriage to Lindsey. Ned Thomas Beatty was born in Louisville, Kentucky. … Read more

Johnny Crawford, Original Mouseketeer, Passes Away at 75

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Johnny Crawford, one of the original members of “The Mickey Mouse Club” when the show premiered in 1955, has passed away at 75, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Crawford was one of 24 kids who were Mouseketeers during the show’s first season, but was let go when the roster was reduced to 12 for season … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/16/21): 12 Hour Wait at Gideon’s Bakehouse, Pirates of the Caribbean Sail Returns, Disneyland Photographer Renie Bardeau and Disney Animator Dale Baer Pass Away, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, January 16, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Legend Renie Bardeau, Iconic Disneyland Photographer, Dies at 86

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Renie Bardeau, Chief Photographer at Disney from 1975 to 1998, passed away on January 4th at 86 years old due to kidney failure complications related to COVID-19. He was best known as the photographer of some of Walt Disney’s most iconic Disneyland portraits. Bardeau’s illustrious career began at Disneyland in 1959, covering the opening of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/1/21): Upcoming 2021 Attractions List, Spontaneous NYE Countdown at the Magic Kingdom, Park Hopping Returns to Walt Disney World, New Upcharge on MagicBands, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, January 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Richard Bates, Disney Senior Vice President, U.S. Government Relations Dies

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According to a Deadline report, Richard Bates has died. He was 70. Bates served as The Walt Disney Company’s Senior Vice President, U.S. Government Relations. Bates took the position in 2010. Bates worked for The Walt Disney Company for 29 years. Before his Disney tenure, Bates was the executive director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign … Read more