Walt Disney Obituaries

Admittedly it would be hard to sum up the impact and achievements of a man like Walt Disney with a short headline. But this Twitter thread showcases how some newspapers of the time hilariously tried after his death in 1966. I’m partial to Walt Disney: Quite a Guy!

Boss: "We need a headline for the unexpected death of one of the most famous people that has ever lived."

Reporter: "Hmm let me think, um, Walt Disney Dies…. movie…. tv…. notable."

Boss: "Copy, print it." pic.twitter.com/v842B8KJdm

— Defunctland (@Defunctland) January 20, 2022