Marty Sklar - A True Disney Legend

[wilkeliza]

I saw the post in the community board but know not everyone posts there.

Disney Legend and Imagineer Marty Sklar passed away today. It was announced by Disney roughly an hour ago.

Mr. Sklar was a true Disney Legend having been actively involved in the development of the parks over the years.

I'll probably always regret not going to hear him speak one more time at D23 Expo earlier this month. Anyone who ever heard him speak about the parks knows he was a man passionate about Disney and innovation.

 

[TriSeb°o°]

He was one of the best. RIP.

 

[HopperFan]

 

[jungle951]

I am truly saddened to hear this. What a great Disney Legend and what an exceptional human being. He will be greatly missed.

 

[Wish Upon A Starbucks]

Sad, what an amazing person.

 

[skipfierce]

Sad day. A true Disney legend. Learned a lot about him in his book. RIP Marty.

 

[NH-to-FL]

I was saddened to read this news. Reading his two books he was indeed a Legend. He will be missed.

 

[yulilin3]

I had the honor to hear him speak, in person, twice. Such a great storyteller. The only person to be at all 12 openings of Disney Parks around the World. We owe him a lot

 

[epcotty]

I read his book too, lots of fascinating info in that. That's too bad

 

[Micca]

Marty was the real deal, sorry to hear the news of his passing.

 

[LvsTnk]

Wow he will be missed, so enjoyed him and hearing him talk anything Disney what a great guy. Glad we waited to talk to him and get our books signed the last time we saw him.

 

[BrianL]

He was a great talent and I thank him for giving the world his vision in Disney Parks everywhere. Rest in peace, Marty.

 

[verleniahall]

It is so sad

 

[fla4fun]

It is truly the end of an era. RIP Mr. Sklar.

 

[Davey Jones II]

Anytime you visit a Disney park, you are enjoying his legacy. Give a thought to Marty the next time you visit the parks.

 

[Murron]

Such sad news. Condolences to his family. Marty was legend.

http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-me-marty-sklar-obituary-20170727-story.html

 

[mesaboy2]

He will be missed.

 

[DizDaD7]

Sux...Big time..Wasn't he the last link to Walt and also DLR? He will be missed.

 

[rteetz]

Sux...Big time..Wasn't he the last link to Walt and also DLR? He will be missed.

We still have Bob Gurr who worked with Walt.

 

[DizDaD7]

We still have Bob Gurr who worked with Walt.

Agh Yes....good 1 .