LOS ANGELES — Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney whose powerful behind-the-scenes influence on The Walt Disney Co. led to the departure of former chief Michael Eisner, has died. He was 79.
Roy Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, dies
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 | 5:09 p.m. CST
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