Article 279BW RIP Tyrus Wong, unsung Chinese-American Disney legend who had to lie to come to America and save his life

RIP Tyrus Wong, unsung Chinese-American Disney legend who had to lie to come to America and save his life

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Cory Doctorow
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Nagurski writes, "Tyrus Wong was a brilliant Chinese-American artist who designed the look of the landmark 'Bambi' cartoon for Disney. Due to racial attitudes and at the time, he received limited recognition for his contributions, but was belatedly named a Disney Legend in 2001. He also was an accomplished painter and made fantastic kites, which he flew on the Santa Monica beach, continuing to do so past the age of 100." (more")

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