In very sad news Dave Smith, Disney legend and Disney Archives founder has passed away at the age of 78.
Mr. Smith dedicated his nearly 40 year career at The Walt Disney Company to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks, and beyond.
Dave was named a Disney Legend in 2007 for his wide knowledge of the Company’s rich history, which he shared in books and through his popular magazine column “Ask Dave.”
“I’m deeply saddened to learn of Dave Smith’s passing,” said Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “He was the unsung hero of Disney’s history who, as our first archivist, spent 40 years rescuing countless documents and artifacts from obscurity, investing endless hours restoring and preserving these priceless pieces of our legacy, and putting them in context to tell our story. Dave was a true Disney Legend, and we are indebted to him for building such an enduring, tangible connection to our past that continues to inspire our future.”
Dave will sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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