Roy Edward Disney died at 79 after battle with stomach cancer . His dad co - founded Disney entertainment business with his uncle Walt Disney in 1929 . ` He received two Oscar nominations . ` Little Nicky , '' ` ` Lion King '' among successes when Roy E. Disney headed animation . Roy E. Disney received two Oscar nominations in 10 year career .
Roy Edward Disney died at 79 after battle with stomach cancer . His dad co - founded Disney entertainment business with his uncle Walt Disney in 1929 . ` ` Little Nicky , '' ` ` Lion King '' among successes when Roy E. Disney headed animation . Roy E. Disney received two Oscar nominations in 10 year career .