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Did Frank Wells climb Everest?
A born adventurer, Frank set out in 1983 to climb the highest mountain on each of the world’s seven continents within a single year—a feat never before accomplished at that time. He scaled six, but weather forced him to turn back near the top of Mount Everest.
What did Frank Wells do for Disney?
Frank Wells joined The Walt Disney Company as president and chief operating officer in September 1984. He was known throughout the company as a friendly, kind soul who was always approachable and open to ideas.
Is Frank Wells still alive?
Deceased (1932–1994)
Frank Wells/Living or Deceased
Was Frank G Wells married?
He is survived by his wife, Luanne, and two sons, Kevin and Briant.
Where is Frank Wells buried?
Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, CA
Frank Wells/Place of burial
Who is Luanne?
Luanne Wells, the philanthropist and widow of Disney executive Frank G. Wells who served as an invaluable supporter of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, has died. She was 87. Wells died July 15 at her home in Beverly Hills, her son, Kevin, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Which Disney CEO died in a helicopter crash?
Frank Wells
| Frank Wells | |
|---|---|
| Died | April 3, 1994 (aged 62) Lamoille, Nevada, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Helicopter crash |
| Alma mater | Pomona College University of Oxford |
| Occupation | President, The Walt Disney Company |
Who died with Frank Wells?
Wells, 62, and four others were aboard the helicopter when it went down in a remote mountainside known as Thorpe Creek Canyon, about five miles south of Lamoille, members of the search party said. The pilot, Dave Walton, and Beverly Johnson, of Los Angeles and Wyoming, also died in the crash.
Who runs Walt Disney World?
Robert A. Iger is Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He assumed the role of Executive Chairman in February 2020, having served as Chief Executive Officer since 2005.
Did Jeffrey Katzenberg get fired from Disney?
He sued Disney and settled out of court for $250 million. Ten days after being fired, he founded DreamWorks Animation (Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda).