Roy Edward Disney dies at 79 after battle with stomach cancer . Roy E. Disney 's 56-year association with the company culminated in 2003 when he stepped down as vice chairman of Disney 's board and chairman of the Disney Studio 's Animation Department . His dad co-founded Disney entertainment business with his uncle Walt Disney in 1920s . `` Little Mermaid , '' `` Lion King '' among successes when Roy E. Disney headed animation . Comment:
Roy Edward Disney dies at 79 after battle with stomach cancer . His dad co-founded Disney entertainment business with his uncle Walt Disney in 1920s . `` Little Mermaid , '' `` Lion King '' among successes when Roy E. Disney headed animation . Comment: