| E. Cardon Walker, former Disney Leader, dies at 89. |
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E. Cardon Walker, Disney's Corporate Leader from 1971-1983, Who Established EPCOT, Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Channel, Dies at Age 89; Succeeded Co-Founder Roy O. Disney November 30, 2005 Business Wire BURBANK, Calif. -- E. Cardon "Card" Walker, who led The Walt Disney Company for nearly a decade and a-half following the death of co-founder Roy O. Disney, passed away at his La Canada home on Monday, November 29, at the age of 89. Walker rose through the ranks at Disney, starting in the mailroom in 1938 and eventually becoming executive vice president and chief operating officer following the death of Walt Disney. Walker worked closely with Walt and Roy Disney on memorable projects, such as It's a Small World, Meet Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, "101 Dalmatians," "The Jungle Book," "Mary Poppins" and the purchase and development of the 28,000 acres in Central Florida that became Walt Disney World. |
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