Admirers pay tribute to Disney legend Marty Sklar

Marty Sklar was my partner and friend building 7 parks in my 21 years as @Disney CEO. We lost a true gentleman! @WaltDisneyCo RIP

— Michael Eisner (@Michael_Eisner) July 28, 2017

Letter from Marty Sklar dated Jan 6, 2003. He responded to a letter (in red!) I sent thanking him for creating EPCOT Center #AllGoodThings pic.twitter.com/SJJVNabcaK

— Steven Miller (@samhowzit) July 28, 2017

I have the most greatest pleasure to meet and work with Marty sklar of August of last year. RIP Marty pic.twitter.com/ls0PMuPdem

— Aaron (@AaronModels97) July 28, 2017

Remembering Disney Legend Marty Sklar who passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/yuN48ifE7R

— John von Wolzogen (@vwjohn) July 28, 2017

Had the honor of meeting Marty Sklar on my last trip. It was truly one of the greatest Disney days ever. #RIPMartySklar pic.twitter.com/eSisqrZGms

— Dean (@DVC5571) July 28, 2017

When I met Marty Sklar a few years ago he told me to “never give up” on my dream of being an Imagineer. Thanks for the inspiration Marty. pic.twitter.com/UyIdIhpAg2

— Josh Bailey (@xjoshbaileyx) July 28, 2017

Not the best picture, but this is one of my most treasured memories - riding Radiator Springs Racers with #MartySklar 😊 pic.twitter.com/b8BpXhsT0d

— grace🦒 (@smaceyauklis) July 28, 2017

Marty Sklar - Thank you so much for the magic you created, and for inspiring dreamers of all ages ✨ pic.twitter.com/Opsf2HrOSm

— Brandon Tao (@BtaoRecruits) July 28, 2017

It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of @Disney #legend #MartySklar at age 83. It was an honor to have met you. RIP pic.twitter.com/uYWAYSs8Tc

— MagicalParks&Beyond (@MPandBeyond5571) July 28, 2017

Very sad to hear about #DisneyLegend Marty Sklar's passing. 😔😔 I met him once & he was a nice man. Rest in Peace. #Disney #WDI #Imagineering pic.twitter.com/KxxdWyv4ZT

— Loren R. Javier (@lojav) July 28, 2017

#RIP💫@Disney #Legend & Friend #MartySklar💫For 53 years Marty Sklar was w/The Walt Disney Company. Imagineering Extraordinaire🏰#DisneyLegend pic.twitter.com/2v7pGJ26wk

— Retro Bill (@RetroBill) July 28, 2017

I am thankful to have met #MartySklar in a small art setting a while back. He's a legend whose contributions will continue on past his years pic.twitter.com/GtaV5MG4dH

— Rob Kaz Art (@RobKazArt) July 28, 2017

That time Marty Sklar was waiting for us in the kitchen of Disneyland's Village Haus. Dinner table stories about Walt, Tiki Room, and Epcot. pic.twitter.com/L5fHGPwyqS

— Justin Muniz (@JMuniz822) July 28, 2017

Very upset to hear that Marty Sklar has passed away. I'm so glad I got to meet him and hear about his magical experiences as an Imagineer ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Al9LriCFc5

— valgal (@valerie_322) July 28, 2017

Marty Sklar, you've given us so much joy & happiness through your work & inspired me so much as a friend. We will miss you dearly. RIP pic.twitter.com/PCg12T22Fz

— Dennis Hong (@DennisHongRobot) July 28, 2017