Obituary of Lillian Disney

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Lillian Disney

Lillian Marie Disney (born February 15, 1899 in Spalding, Idaho) was an artist and philanthropist who was best known for being an ink artist at the Disney Studios and Walt Disney's wife from 1925 until his death in 1966. Lillian died on December 16, 1997 and her death was reportedly because of a stroke. She died at the old age of 98.

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Lillian Disney Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Disney, Lillian
    • Common Name: Lillian Disney
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Spalding, Idaho, United States
    • Birth Date: February 15, 1899
    • Age: 98 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Lilly
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1928-1997
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

    Lillian's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lillian Marie Bounds
    • Father: Willard Pehall Bounds (1854-1916)
    • Mother: Jeanette Short Bounds (1854-1931)
    • Sister(s):
      • Hazel Sewell (1898-1975)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Walt Disney (married 1925-1966, his death)
      • John L. Truyens (married 1969-1981, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Diane Disney Miller (1933-2013)
      • Sharon Mae Disney (1936-1993)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 16 1997 at age 98
  • Place: West Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California

Category Tags:

ArtistPhilanthropist American Born on February 15th Born in 1899 Born in Idaho Died in 1997 Died at age 98 Died from Stroke

Lillian's Notable Roles:

  • Disney Studios

Quotable Quotes:

"Lillian Disney lived a remarkable life, filled with love, creativity, and generosity. Her impact on the world through her marriage to Walt Disney and her dedication to philanthropy will continue to be felt long after her passing. (V)"

"Lillian Disney had a successful professional life as the wife and business partner of Walt Disney, helping to support his vision and build the Disney brand into the global entertainment empire it is today. Sadly, her death came at the age of 98 after a long and fulfilling life. (V)"

Is Ms. Lillian Disney still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-01 00:43:11
Author: Stan
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