Tyrus Wong, pioneer 'Bambi' artist, dies at 106

A screen capture from the Twitter account of Walt Disney Museum. [Photo/Twitter of Walt Disney Museum]

Tyrus Wong, whose paintings served as visual inspiration for Disney's animated classic Bambi, died Friday, Dec 30.

He was 106.

Wong's death was announced on his Facebook page.

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