Not the Happiest Place on Earth

Roy DisneyTMZ has exclusively learned that Walt Disney's nephew, Roy E. Disney, 77, has filed for divorce from his wife Patricia -- after 51 years of marriage. Disney is citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

The couple married on September 17, 1955, just after Disneyland opened. They have four adult children.

Roy was pivotal in ousting former Disney CEO Michael Eisner from his office. Roy is still a senior executive with Disney. Forbes estimated his fortune at $1.2 billion.



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1. One day you wake up, you look at that person you built a life with, and you say to yourself..."What the Fu*ck was I thinking? Time to get me some new trim!"

Posted at 6:50PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Hugh Heffner

2. CHA-CHING!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:50PM on Jan 19th 2007 by richard

3. wow....ive never heard of 77 yr. olds getting a divorce lol

Posted at 6:52PM on Jan 19th 2007 by aisha nicole

4. Wouldn't you just think "oh what the hell, I may as well stick with it now; I've lasted 50 years, I can take a few more."

Posted at 6:56PM on Jan 19th 2007 by whatever

5. I have never ever never heard of this in my life what type of irreconcilable difference could these two old persons have? This is sick...they need to sit and talk and work out whatever problems they are having.....their kids need to intervene.....

Posted at 6:57PM on Jan 19th 2007 by jamilla

6. You can't get a divorce after 50-years ... that's stupid! ... I mean, you're probably already sleeping on different beds and hardly even know the other exists. ... It's a waste of time and money to get a divorce. Roy should've put her in the pool house, changed the locks and be done with it. Homeboy fuc*ed up!!

Posted at 6:59PM on Jan 19th 2007 by bigSHADY

7. Maybe she looked down at him one night and realized....'its a small world, after all..'

Posted at 7:01PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Jamie

8. The other thing I heard recently about Disney is that they are doing a film that pairs Martin Short and Amy Sedaris as co-stars, a political comedy called "Swing Vote."

Posted at 7:06PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Myron Kempelstein

9. #9 that is hilarious!!!

...Maybe he's gonna try to be like Hef.

Posted at 7:08PM on Jan 19th 2007 by thanks for the laugh

10. He looks like David Gest in that picture. Maybe he's leaving his wife for Liza Minelli?

Posted at 7:17PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Rumplestiltskin

11. My husband and I have been married for 40 years, I met him when I was 15.
Still going strong with sex and love.
YES it can be done, although no life is without problems.

I think Disney should have finished out the seasons with his wife. Surely, he does not think he's going to live forever.

We were at his youngest daughters wedding some 30 years ago. At the time, he had a beautiful home in the hills overlooking the lights of Los Angeles.

Disney was always a tall and handsome man. I bet there is some sweet young thing involved - isn't there always when a guy files for divorce?

How sad for the family.

Posted at 7:20PM on Jan 19th 2007 by A

12. I'm guessing he was cheating with some young hottie. Some girls dont look at the age or the looks. They look at the size of the wallet.

Posted at 7:42PM on Jan 19th 2007 by sevens

13. Just keep an eye on Hugh Hefner you to can date a girl 45 years your junior. It not about the money, they'll love you for who you are, right!

Posted at 7:56PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Lenn K

14. What are earth is he thinking getting a divorce after 50 years of marriage. You are too old and you've been together too long to not be able to work it out. They've probably had issues in the past and managed to stay together. Does this guy really want to be alone at this point in his life. I know he can afford to have the best care, but still, DUDE your 77. Maybe, he wants to try to hit the singles bars and step up his game to the ladies.

Posted at 8:19PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Cory Roberson

15. She should get 1million plus whatever personal items she purchased herself, plus any gifts he gave her during the marriage.

Posted at 8:24PM on Jan 19th 2007 by SF Roller

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