Diane Disney Miller inspired theme park
NAPA, Calif. — Diane Disney Miller, Walt Disney’s daughter and one of his inspirations for building the Disneyland theme park, died Tuesday at her Northern California home. She was 79.
Her death in Napa was confirmed by The Walt Disney Co. The cause was complications from a fall, said Andi Wang, spokeswoman for the Walt Disney Family Museum.
“As the beloved daughter of Walt Disney and one of his inspirations for creating Disneyland, she holds a special place in the history of The Walt Disney Co. and in the hearts of fans everywhere,” Robert A. Iger, the company’s president and CEO, said in a statement. “She will be remembered for her grace and generosity and tireless work to preserve her father’s legacy.”
Miller was the eldest daughter of Walt and Lillian Disney. Her younger sister, Sharon, died of cancer in 1993.
By The Associated Press
