Admirers pay tribute to Disney legend Marty Sklar
News of Walt Disney Co. imagineer Marty Sklar’s death Thursday prompted an outpouring of tributes and memories on social media.
Here is a sampling from Sklar’s friends, colleagues and admirers remembering the Disney pioneer on Twitter.
Marty Sklar was my partner and friend building 7 parks in my 21 years as @Disney CEO. We lost a true gentleman! @WaltDisneyCo RIP
— Michael Eisner (@Michael_Eisner) July 28, 2017
Letter from Marty Sklar dated Jan 6, 2003. He responded to a letter (in red!) I sent thanking him for creating EPCOT Center #AllGoodThings pic.twitter.com/SJJVNabcaK
— Steven Miller (@samhowzit) July 28, 2017
I have the most greatest pleasure to meet and work with Marty sklar of August of last year. RIP Marty pic.twitter.com/ls0PMuPdem
— Aaron (@AaronModels97) July 28, 2017
Remembering Disney Legend Marty Sklar who passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/yuN48ifE7R
— John von Wolzogen (@vwjohn) July 28, 2017
Had the honor of meeting Marty Sklar on my last trip. It was truly one of the greatest Disney days ever. #RIPMartySklar pic.twitter.com/eSisqrZGms
— Dean (@DVC5571) July 28, 2017
When I met Marty Sklar a few years ago he told me to “never give up†on my dream of being an Imagineer. Thanks for the inspiration Marty. pic.twitter.com/UyIdIhpAg2
— Josh Bailey (@xjoshbaileyx) July 28, 2017
Not the best picture, but this is one of my most treasured memories - riding Radiator Springs Racers with #MartySklar 😊 pic.twitter.com/b8BpXhsT0d
— grace🦒 (@smaceyauklis) July 28, 2017
Marty Sklar - Thank you so much for the magic you created, and for inspiring dreamers of all ages ✨ pic.twitter.com/Opsf2HrOSm
— Brandon Tao (@BtaoRecruits) July 28, 2017
It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of @Disney #legend #MartySklar at age 83. It was an honor to have met you. RIP pic.twitter.com/uYWAYSs8Tc
— MagicalParks&Beyond (@MPandBeyond5571) July 28, 2017
Very sad to hear about #DisneyLegend Marty Sklar's passing. 😔😔 I met him once & he was a nice man. Rest in Peace. #Disney #WDI #Imagineering pic.twitter.com/KxxdWyv4ZT
— Loren R. Javier (@lojav) July 28, 2017
#RIP💫@Disney #Legend & Friend #MartySklar💫For 53 years Marty Sklar was w/The Walt Disney Company. Imagineering ExtraordinaireðŸ°#DisneyLegend pic.twitter.com/2v7pGJ26wk
— Retro Bill (@RetroBill) July 28, 2017
I am thankful to have met #MartySklar in a small art setting a while back. He's a legend whose contributions will continue on past his years pic.twitter.com/GtaV5MG4dH
— Rob Kaz Art (@RobKazArt) July 28, 2017
That time Marty Sklar was waiting for us in the kitchen of Disneyland's Village Haus. Dinner table stories about Walt, Tiki Room, and Epcot. pic.twitter.com/L5fHGPwyqS
— Justin Muniz (@JMuniz822) July 28, 2017
Very upset to hear that Marty Sklar has passed away. I'm so glad I got to meet him and hear about his magical experiences as an Imagineer â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/Al9LriCFc5
— valgal (@valerie_322) July 28, 2017
Marty Sklar, you've given us so much joy & happiness through your work & inspired me so much as a friend. We will miss you dearly. RIP pic.twitter.com/PCg12T22Fz
— Dennis Hong (@DennisHongRobot) July 28, 2017
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