Ollie Johnston

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    Originally Posted By MPeriolat

    Please move this if it does not fit here.

    I have just read on JimHillMedia.com and am trying to confirm from other sites that Ollie Johnson died tonight in Washington State. He was 96 years old. He was also the last of "Walt's Old Men", the original core group of animators responsible from virtually every Disney animated movie from Snow White to the Rescuers.

    There are no words beyond that for me.
     
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    Originally Posted By brotherdave

    Oh my. I just read that, too. It's truly sad to lose such a talented individual. My thoughts and prayers are for his family. I'm glad to see that he lived such a long and very fulfilling life. May he truly rest in peace along with Walt and his 'Nine Old Men'.
     
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    Originally Posted By Rsey103

    News of his passing is already in his article at wikipedia.

    Ollie Johnston brought a lot of fun and enjoyment to the world. I am sorry to see him go...
     
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    Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

    "It's the Circle of Life
    And it moves us all
    Through despair and hope
    Through faith and love
    Till we find our place
    On the path unwinding
    In the Circle
    The Circle of Life"

    A very sad day, an era closes. Thank you to Ollie and all his friends and colleagues that have given us so much joy!
     
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    Originally Posted By WilliamK99

    R.I.P. Ollie
     
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    Originally Posted By SBSBelle22

    Goodbye dear Ollie.

    Pinnochio-"Goodbye Ollie. I'll miss you." (nose does NOT grow)

    Bambi-"By Ollie, say hello to my mother."

    Brer Rabbit-"So long Brer Ollie."

    Little Toot-"Toot toot, toooooot."

    Johnny Appleseed-"By Ollie! *sings* The Lord's been good to you..."

    Anastasia & Drizella-"Farewell Ollie. Thank you for everything."

    Alice-"Goodbye Ollie. I'll see you in Wonderland." *and the king* "Goodbye."

    Mr. Smee- *hat over heart* "Amen"

    Lady- "Oh dear, goodbye Ollie."
    Jock- "Aye, Laddy, we'll be missin' ya."
    Trusty- "So long, Ol' Reliable."

    Flora, Fauna, Merriweather-"Goodbye Ollie!" *cry*

    Dalmatians-*Hooooowl*

    Merlin-"This is terrible, just, just terrible. Farewell, old friend."

    Penguin waiters- *bow*

    Baloo-"So long big britches, thanks for teaching me the 'Bare Neccessities'"

    Robin Hood-"Farewell old friend" *shoots memorial arrow into the sky

    Rufus (the cat)-"Goodbye Ollie."

    Mickey-"Aw, gosh. Goodbye pal. We'll all miss ya."

    *sad*
     
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    Originally Posted By Rsey103

    Oh....

    SBSBelle, that moved me to tears...
     
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    Originally Posted By SBSBelle22

    I kinda got choked up when I wrote it... I just thought what would all the characters he designed say if they could say goodbye.
     
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    Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove

    Oh, SBSBelle...you wrote what many of us felt but didn't know how to say it. Thank you.
     
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    Originally Posted By WDWFreak92

    SBSBelle22, that brought tears to my eyes. That was so intensly sweet. :)
     
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    Originally Posted By SBSBelle22

    Wow, and thanks all-like I said, it just came to me. Really all the credit goes to Ollie-he created them. Let's just say for one divine moment I heard all their voices-saying goodbye to their "father".
     
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    Originally Posted By basil fan

    Thanks, SBS, that was great.

    And thanks, Ollie, for everything.
     
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    Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs

    Belle22, that was a beautifully written post! :)
     
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    Originally Posted By CuriosWolfSo

    Very nice, Belle22, and can I add something? Though John Lounsbery did almost all of the animation of the Wolf from "Peter and the Wolf" (from "Make Mine Music"), Ollie did some animation of the character as well so...

    The Wolf: *Howls*
     
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