Rest in peace: Diane Disney Miller, 79, daughter of Walt Disney, the only biological child of Walt Disney, died November 19, 2013 in Napa, California from injuries sustained in a fall Diane Disney Miller, the well-respected philanthropist and daughter of Walt Disney, has died at her home in Napa, California. She was 79 years old. Her death Tuesday was confirmed by The Walt Disney Co. The cause was complications from a fall in September, according to the Los Angeles Times. ‘As the beloved daughter of Walt Disney and one of his inspirations for creating Disneyland, she holds a special place in the history of The Walt Disney Co. and in the hearts of fans everywhere,’ Robert A. Iger, the company's president and CEO, said in a statement. ‘She will be remembered for her grace and generosity and tireless work to preserve her father's legacy.’
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Miss Disney Miller, Walt Disney's sole biological daughter, has died from complications after a fall in September
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Miller played a key role in completion of the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles
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Survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronald, seven children and 13 grandchildren
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Younger adopted sister Sharon died of cancer in 1993
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