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It's a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young.

Walt Disney

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Walt Disney
Age: 64 †
Born: 1901
Born: December 5
Died: 1966
Died: February 15
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Walter Elias Disney
W. Disney
Walter E. Disney
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