Moxie 2003-2019

You'll always be my angel.

In Memoriam -- Dave Smith, Disney Archivist

How saddened we were to hear of the death of Dave Smith. As the head of the Walt Disney Archives for many, many years, he had the coolest job ever! And from his enthusiasm, it was clear he thought so, too. You have to admire someone who had so many Disney facts at his fingertips. And now he's written his last "Ask Dave" column. We will miss him.

By Grabthar's Hammer...

Barrie Ingham 1932-2015

It is with a heavy heart that that I take up my pen to write these unhappy words: actor Barrie Ingham, best known to Disney fans as the voice of Basil of Baker Street, has passed away at the age of 82. As the voice of Disney's Great Mouse Detective, he always had and always will have a special place in my heart. When I think that the former powers-that-be at Disney almost re-dubbed that perfect voice with an American actor, I shudder uncontrollably.

His career was long and distinguished, but some highlights include A Challenge for Robin Hood, Dr. Who, Camelot, Star Trek, and Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical. To me, though, he will forever be Basil.

Thank you, sir, for your undying contribution to animation history. You will be missed.

Obituary--Robin Williams

How sad to see that Robin Williams, forever known to Disney fans as The Genie, is dead of an apparent suicide. Clearly, fame is not enough to make life worth living.

Obituary: James Garner

James Garner, famous for his immortal Maverick TV series and the classic film Support Your Local Sheriff was best-known to Disney fans as the voice of Commander Rourke in Atlantis: the Lost Empire.

Obituary: Dickie Jones

Dickie Jones, the voice of Disney's Pinocchio, has passed away.

Obituary: Casey Kasem

Although his face wasn't as well-known as his voice, we will never forget the man who brought to life not one, but two scaredy-cat cartoon characters: Shaggy from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? and Alex from Josie and the Pussycats.

Obituary: Bob Hoskins

Actor Bob Hoskins, best known in Disney circles as Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, has passed away.

Obituary: Mickey Rooney

Screen legend Mickey Rooney has passed away, known forever to Disney fans as the voice of Tod in The Fox and the Hound, as well as Lampie in Pete's Dragon.