Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=4259" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Virginia Davis passes away</b></a> <p>According to CartoonBrew.com, Virginia Davis of the Alice Comedies - a very early Walt Disney series - has passed away at the age of 90. Davis was named a Disney Legend in 1998.. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/virginia-davis-1918-2009.html">Click here</a> to read more at CartoonBrew.com.</p>
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I am so sorry to hear of this. She was an incredible person. I attended our local fundraiser in May,2009 for the <a href="http://thankyouwaltdisney.org" target="_blank">http://thankyouwaltdisney.org</a> ANd Virginia Davis was the featured guest. She signed autographs all evening and displayed the same cute personality that must have made Walt interested in using this little 4 year old back in 1923. She was just as tiny and petite and full of energy. She said Walt and Roy didn't have a studio so they shot the Alice Comedies in her home. Walt would read a story and tell her to "look scared or look happy" while Roy filmed it! She said her mother allowed this because she always had faith in Walt. ANd she said "I was 4 and just having fun." As a teenager Walt asked her to dance the jitterbug and then she asked us if we wanted her to dance the jitterbug and she stood up and danced and with that the audience gave her a standing applause. She had that special charm and personality that makes a performer a delight for a lifetime. She also liked to say...It wasn't started by a Mouse it was started by me! I wonder if this was her last public appearance. Funny occurence if true since she started here in Kansas City.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss A bit odd that I can't find any other source to confirm her death. I met her once at one of the WDW Disneyana Conventions; wonderful lady. RIP if she has indeed passed.
Originally Posted By DlandDug We saw dear Virginia Davis this July at a charity dinner here in Orange County. She was just as delightful as ever. I am very sorry to hear she is gone.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros That's sad to hear that another era of Disney history has ended. She played a huge role in the starting success of the studio, and always seemed to speak very highly of it. She will be missed.
Originally Posted By magic0214 all Disney fans will her terribly, she helped start what we love today...so thank you Mrs. Davis, you will be missed.
