Ollie Johnston, 1912-2008

SNERWW22785 · Post by **SNERWW22785** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:08 pm

Haven't seen the news posted anywhere except on Jim Hill Media, but Ollie Johnston passed away today at the age of 95.

Jim Hill on Ollie's legacy.

Thoughts and prayers to the Johnston family.[/url]

Daisy Duck · Post by **Daisy Duck** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:22 pm

I'm sad to hear this.

I was just watching the "Frank and Ollie" DVD the other day and loved seeing him in his home environment, showing off his trains, and reminiscing with Frank Thomas about their days at Disney. He was so charming, so talented and gave us many unforgettable characters.

buffalobill · Post by **buffalobill** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:22 pm

That is so sad to hear. One of the true great ones will sure be missed. RIP

Disneykid · Post by **Disneykid** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:22 pm

This is certainly sad news, especially considering he was the last remaining member of the Nine Old Men. At least he lived a full life. I think I'll be going through my Walt-era animated classics each day in remembrance of him and the other eight. I think now's a good a time as any for me to order the Frank & Ollie DVD, too.

SleepingBeautyAurora · Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:25 pm

This is very sad news.

Barbossa · Post by **Barbossa** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:41 pm

Thanks for the magic Ollie! Rest in peace.

Widdi · Post by **Widdi** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:09 pm

And there goes the last of the nine old men.

Very sad to hear this.

R.I.P. Ollie.

Mr. Toad · Post by **Mr. Toad** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:14 pm

Thank you Ollie for all you made. RIP

disneyboy20022 · Post by **disneyboy20022** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:54 pm

This is sad for Disney Animation..... May he Rest in Peace... my prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of Ollie

Thanks for the Characters and Memories Ollie.

I would order the DVD Frank and Ollie but I'm Broke until May 2nd... I think I will buy it next month in May in honor of Ollie.....

Also I wonder if Luke will put this sad news on the front page of UD in like an honor to Ollie or review the Frank and Ollie DVD in memory of them...(if it has not been already reviewed)

Simba3 · Post by **Simba3** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:57 pm

This is a very sad day for Disney animation. The last of the Nine Old Men has passed away. His name and his work will live on forever in Disney and film history. He will be missed greatly! RIP Ollie Johnson.

Mr. Toad · Post by **Mr. Toad** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:10 am

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/ollie ... -1912-2008

Cartoon Brew has a whole bunch of useful links and info. A whole lot better than Jim Hill shouting from his soapbox with no relevant info.

Disney Live On · Post by **Disney Live On** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:29 am

Magical fairies, delightful dogs, bumbling stepsisters and so much more... Ollie thank you so much. Wow I can't believe how sad this makes me. He and the rest of the nine old men created some of the most vivid memories that have enchanted my mind since childhood. I have loved Disney all my life and will love it forever more. I thank Ollie for all the magic and animating some of my favourite Disney characters of all time.
Rest in peace. You will be missed by many.

Blackbird · Post by **Blackbird** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:13 am

This is very sad news. I was just studying the Nine Old Men past weekend and now the last one of them passed away.

Ollie, thank you for the characters given,
Thank you for your animation,
Thank you for stories, by joy driven
Thank you for your wonderful creation.

RIP

Mayhem · Post by **Mayhem** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:51 am

And so the circle is complete... and the Nine are no more. Take care all, for all the laughter and fun you brought us.

UmbrellaFish · Post by **UmbrellaFish** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:38 am

Sad news, indeed. RIP Ollie

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:59 am

I go on Jim Hill Media first thing every morning, and when I read this, I cried. How sad- he seemed like such a nice man, not to mention his contribution to Disney. He will definitely be missed. RIP, Mr. Johnston.

Atlantica · Post by **Atlantica** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:06 am

This is such sad news

He has given so much pleasure to all of us, and his work will live on through Disney, and he will be remembered for generations to come.

Rest In Peace.

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:10 am

OH CRAP!

I'm sorry for that rather unorthodox way of starting my post, but my first thought was 'Ollie aswell!?'.

This is depressing and sad. The only times I've seen the man in motion is perhaps through the occasional DVD bonus feature, but he struck me a very charming, along with Frank Thomas. Rest in Peace Ollie!

I was secretly hoping that one day I might get to meet him before he dies. I knew it was a very unrealistic dream. How on earth was I supposed to get to the US, track him down and talk with him? Nevertheless, I still feel sad that that's now impossible and that now we've lost all of the Nine Old Men.

stlewis75 · Post by **stlewis75** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:12 am

How sad that all of the Nine Old Men are gone. He left us with great work to enjoy forever, though. He will be missed.

Escapay · Post by **Escapay** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:31 am

When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.

Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Though your dreams be tossed and blown.

Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone.

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