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Posted: **Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:13 pm**

This is depressing news, indeed. He was one of the earliest people involved with Disney animation that was still with us. Just how many of the nine old men are left, anyway?

Posted: **Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:17 pm**

Disneykid wrote:Just how many of the nine old men are left, anyway?

Just Ollie Johnston, and he's a nonagenarian.

Posted: **Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:38 pm**

I just heard about this and have a huge lump in my throat. On the one hand, it's a sad day for the loss of a real legend, but on the other, we have to be euphoric at the chance to have been alive during his lifetime. We were able to see the products of his labor and hear him comment on them. RIP, Frank. You'll be sorely missed.

To the person who doesn't know who he is, perhaps this snippet from the tribute on JimHillMedia.com will help:

I mean, just look at some of the highlights from Thomas' incredible career:

The Seven Dwarfs weeping over the fallen princess' body in 1937's "Snow White."
The little wooden boy capering at Stromboli's puppet theater in 1940's "Pinocchio"
Thumper teaching the young prince to ice skate in 1942's "Bambi."
The panicked school teacher trying to escape the Headless Horseman in 1949's "The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad."
The cold & scheming stepmother, Lady Tremaine, in 1950's "Cinderella."
The Queen of Heart's explosive appearance in 1951's "Alice in Wonderland."
Captain Hook's elegantly evil performance in 1953's "Peter Pan."
The dog's romantic dinner at Tony's in 1955's "Lady and the Tramp."
Flora, Fauna & Merriweather -- the fussy old fairies in 1959's "Sleeping Beauty."
Dick Van Dyke dancing with those penguins in 1964's "Mary Poppins."
Baloo struggling to tell Mowgli that he has to leave the forest in 1967's "The Jungle Book."

Click here for the full article

My heart and thoughts go out to his friends, family and fans everywhere.

EDIT

I think I'll be buying the book and DVD this weekend.

Posted: **Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:57 pm**

Maerj wrote:That's very sad, he was one of the greats that's for sure. At least they made the movie 'Frand and Olllie' so we all have something of him to remember in addition to all of the great animated films he worked on.

...and four great books (by Frank and Ollie).

Posted: **Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:59 pm**

Luke wrote:
Disneykid wrote:Just how many of the nine old men are left, anyway?
Just Ollie Johnston, and he's a nonagenarian.

You may be right, but I never heard Ward Kimball was dead...

Posted: **Thu Sep 09, 2004 8:11 pm**

Frank Thomas Rest in Peace....RIP...

Posted: **Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:03 pm**

Lars Vermundsberget wrote:You may be right, but I never heard Ward Kimball was dead...

Ward Kimball died in 2002, shortly after taping the stuff with David Swift on The Parent Trap DVD. Both passed within a year of taping that, I believe. They were so spirited in those bonus features.

Posted: **Fri Sep 10, 2004 7:37 am**

Frank's passing was indeed sad news. Just saw it in a Swedish paper. I think I'll watch some of those great scenes again tonight and raise a glass to a guy who gave the world a lot of magic through his work.

Posted: **Fri Sep 10, 2004 7:53 am**

Oh my!
I just read this thread (can't believe I missed it).

Having only recently watched the brillaint 'Frank & Ollie' doco, I can't help but feel someone I know has just died. (Or at least a friend of a friend I met once).

Truly the end of an era, with only Ollie left.

Of course, I don't know the guy, but he SEEMED like a nice enough chap. Good innings though.

Posted: **Fri Sep 10, 2004 8:20 am**

Such sad news.

He was truly legendary, and will always remain so. He will be dearly missed.

Posted: **Fri Sep 10, 2004 11:08 am**

Aww, may Frank Thomas rest in peace.

Posted: **Sat Sep 11, 2004 3:38 am**

Truly sad news, he will be missed!

Posted: **Mon Sep 13, 2004 8:21 pm**

That is all...

Posted: **Thu Sep 16, 2004 4:16 pm**

That was a nice mention you posted on the front page today, Luke. Thanks for linking to A-N, by the way!

If I may ask, though - why now?

Posted: **Thu Sep 16, 2004 4:50 pm**

Paka wrote:That was a nice mention you posted on the front page today, Luke. Thanks for linking to A-N, by the way!

If I may ask, though - why now?

I got an e-mail from a friend of Frank and Ollie, who told me how much the messages mean to them and that Frankie and Ollie checked regularly. Now, Frank's widow and son, as well as Ollie are still checking it, and the messages of support really mean a lot.

Maybe I could link to this thread too, since people have had some nice things to say here too.

Posted: **Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:04 pm**

I just wrote his family an email telling him how grieved I am over his passing. I also sent one to Ollie recently.

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Frank Thomas has passed away!