The veteran artist and creator Rolly Crump passed away on March 12 at the age of 92. At the time of his death, he and his wife Marie Tocci were residing in Carlsbad, California.
On the official Facebook page of his biography, It’s Kind of a Cute Story, the news was released alongside a photo of his birthdate and death date. The advertisement described him as a “one-of-a-kind individual” whose “fanciful” work was well-known worldwide. It was reported:
“Whether it was his multiple contributions to Walt Disney films and amusement parks, his work for various pop culture figures (such as Ernie Ball and Jacques Cousteau), or his own artwork, Rolly’s incredible style was instantly recognizable to everyone.”
According to the article, Rolly Crump worked for The Walt Disney Company for many years and contributed to exhibitions such as The Enchanted Tiki Room, The Haunted Mansion, and It’s A Small World, among others.
According to the advertisement, he also worked with Knott’s Berry Farm, Busch Gardens, the Prince of Oman, and others. The article concluded as follows:
“Rolly and his family would want to express their gratitude to the supporters for their years of assistance. His entire life consisted of “one beautiful story after another,” and he will be warmly remembered.”
Rolly Crump’s work for Walt Disney Productions was well-known
Rolly Crump, who was born on February 27, 1930, started drawing at the age of three. He was raised by Candice Elizabeth Ivie, an assistant at 20th Century Fox. Also, his grandmother attended the Art Institute of Chicago.
Crump was a major fan of Disney’s Silly Symphony animations and other films as a child. In 1949, Rolly Crump wed Leona Deiman, and the couple had three children before Rolly joined The Walt Disney Company in 1952.
Although his income as an artist was insufficient to cover his expenses, he spent much of his time drawing.
The deceased worked as an assistant artist on films such as Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, and 101 Dalmatians for Disney.
During the 1960s, he also worked as an artist for Disneyland’s different attractions and designed numerous banners. He also designed the 1964 New York World’s Fair and the moving clock at the entrance of It’s a Small World for Disney.
Crump departed Disney swiftly to work on projects like Busch Gardens, the ABC Wildlife Preserve in Maryland, and Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus World.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he worked on various projects at Disney before leaving in 1996. The book It’s Kind of a Cute Story by Rolly Crump was published in 2012. Crump is survived by his wife Marie Tocci and children Christopher, Roxana, and Theresa.
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