Tyrus Wong, Pioneer ‘Bambi’ Artist, Dies at 106.
“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tyrus Wong,” the post read. “Tyrus died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving daughters Kim, Kay and Tai-Ling. He was 106 years old.”
In 2001, Wong was named a Disney Legend, and in 2013 he had his artwork featured in the Walt Disney Family Museum. In October of this year Wong received two honors at the Asian World Film Festival. He was awarded with a lifetime achievement award on the opening day with the following day (his 106th birthday) being the screening of the documentary about him titled “Tyrus” directed by Pam Tom.
Nelson Coates, the president of the Art Directors Guild commented, “On behalf of the Art Directors Guild, I am very saddened to share news of the loss of our highly talented friend, Tyrus Wong. His work and life inspired so many of us with his passion, originality, and creativity. Deepest condolences are extended to his family and many friends at this time.”
ht/ illustr8r… fdr in hell
Confession: I’ve never seen Bambi.
SPOILER ALERT – – I cried when Bambi’s mother was killed.
PS: Let the wong jokes begin.
In memory of Wong…..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s3UogfAGg0
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I cried when Bambi’s mother was killed too.
Years later, I laughed when Godzilla met Bambi and smooshed him.
Mean me.
Thumper Lives.
I cried when they had to shoot Old Yeller.
Diogenes FTW! I love that bit! “Mark Newland Lives!” Disclaimer: I am of the generation that saw ‘Bambi’ at the movies (“The Strand,” Batavia NY).
He was definitely an artist of a different hue, and if loving hue is Wong, I don’t wanna be white.
😉
Vietvet wins the net, no further comments necessary.
106. God bless him!
Being of somewhat limited means, I typically read the book since we could not afford the movie – Bambi is an amazing book by Felix Salten and not at all like the movie. A few samples:
Bambi’s cousin: “Gobo lay with his bloody entrails oozing from his torn flank…”
The fate of a poacher: “The bullet wound in his neck gaped like a small red mouth. Blood was oozing out slowly.”
@Vietvet
That is damn good! Can you do that in your Barbara Mandrell voice?
Gonna chickle for awhile.
Chuckle chuckle
106.
He won.
Go home.
RIP
I was not allowed to hunt because of Bambi.
My mother told me your not going to shoot Bambi,case closed
I was allowed to shoot paper targets, glass bottles and watermelon
So I am one of the few who own many guns, but doesn’t hunt.
I also compete in IDPA and of course 3 gun. http://www.nssf.org/events/featurette/2012/0712.cfm
But no hunting.
Whittaker Chambers translated Bambi from German into English for Simon & Schuster back in 1928. I remember that from reading Witness and I double checked to make sure that was right, it is.
A friend of mine took his kid to see Bambi when it was rerun in the theaters back in the 80’s. When the mother was killed and the gun shot was heard the guy’s kid yelled out “Great Shot!”.
What’s really scary is that both Bambi and Old Yeller are included in the list of the top 25 scary/horror movies by traumatized baby boomers.
When Walt first reviewed the Bambi images he wasn’t impressed. He said to the artist, “I like the general look but somethings wrong”.
The young artist spoke up and said, “My name is Tyrus, not Sum Ting!”.
Am I fired now?
God rest his soul, he lived such a long time. Very talented artist though, a wonderful inspiration to many generations since. 🙂
the average life-span for a deer is 5-10 years … they are such delicate, inquisitive & curious creatures … more killed by automobiles then hunters
I blame Disney & Wong for my reluctance to hunt them (although their meat is delicious & less fatty than beef)
… & they are just protein when the coming Zombie Apocalypse starts …
oops …. ‘than’
Didn’t he have a son named Sum Ting?
Oh, and I have a deep freeze full of venison.
Years ago, several times over the years, on late night tv they would broadcast the movie,”Dark Star”. John Carpenter’s first sci-fi comedy movie in 1974.
Always after the movie was a short 1:30 Bambi movie. Probably the only one I ever watched. I only knew of Bambi’s reputation. But still. Talk about Trauma.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s3UogfAGg0 .
RIP Mr. Wong.
Never saw the movie.
Seen clips.
Good art work (in my humble opinion).
RIP