Ruthie Tompson

Ruthie Tompson
Born
Ruth Irene Tompson

(1910-07-22)July 22, 1910
Portland, Maine, U.S.
Died(2021-10-10)October 10, 2021
(aged 111 years, 80 days)
Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Camera technician, animation checker
Years activeBetween 1923 and 1927–1978
Known forThe Walt Disney Company
Notable work
AwardsDisney Legend, 2000

Ruth Irene Tompson[1] (July 22, 1910 – October 10, 2021) was an American camera technician, animation checker and supercentenarian.[2] She was known for her work on animated features at The Walt Disney Company and was declared a Disney Legend in 2000.[3]

  1. ^ Johnson, Mindy (July 22, 2020). "A Monumental Birthday!". mindyjohnsoncreative.
  2. ^ "Ruthie Tompson". D23. Disney. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
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