Yesterday, The Blast reported that Disney Imagineer, Rolly Crump, known for his work on the Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world”, and the Enchanted Tiki Room, has sadly passed away. He is 93 years old.
Now, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Josh D’Amaro pays tribute, looking back on Crump’s legacy.
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Josh D’Amaro took to Instagram to share a photo of the late Disney Imagineer, who is seen standing among some of the most iconic dolls from the popular, “it’s a small world” attraction, which Crump helped design.
“If you’ve ever visited Disney attractions like The Haunted Mansion, Enchanted Tiki Room and “it’s a small world” or watched the movies Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, or Sleeping Beauty, then you’ve enjoyed the incredible work of Rolly Crump,” wrote D’Amaro on Instagram.
The Disney Parks chairman added, “Rolly sadly passed away this week at the age of 93, and we honor him as an animator and an Imagineer. With his work, Rolly embodies Disney’s creativity and innovation in the service of storytelling. His legacy at Disney will live on in the joy his work continues to bring to millions of guests each year.”
D’Amaro concludes with a quote from Walt Disney himself, writing, “As Walt Disney said; ‘It takes people to make that dream a reality’. Thank you Rolly, for making the world a happier place.”
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According to a Facebook post from close friend and “It’s Kind of a Cute Story” co-author Jeff Heimbuch, Crump died on March 12 at his home in California.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Roland “Rolly” Fargo Crump passed away peacefully yesterday morning at his home in Carlsbad, CA,” the post read. “He’s 93 years old.”
Heimbuch went on to discuss Crump’s legacy with The Walt Disney Company, writing, “A truly unique individual, Rolly’s whimsical work has been displayed around the world. Whether it’s his many contributions to Walt Disney films & theme parks, his work for various pop culture figures (such as Ernie Ball and Jacques Cousteau), or his own personal artwork, Rolly’s extraordinary style is unique and instantly recognizable.”
Crump is best known for his work in Disney Parks, having helped design some of the most iconic attractions, including the Enchanted Tiki Room, the Haunted Mansion and “it’s a small world”. He not only works in the Disney community, but he also creates and designs projects for Knotts Berry Farm, Busch Gardens and other theme parks.
“He leaves behind an incomparable legacy, and the magic he created for so many people around the world will never be forgotten,” the Facebook post continued. “Rolly and his family would like to thank the fans for supporting his work all these years. His entire life was filled with one “cute kind of story” after the next, and he will be remembered with much love.”
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