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    Fact check: Walt Disney's frozen body will not be thawed in …

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    Disney’s Body Is Not Frozen

    The claim that Disney’s body is frozen is based on the theory of cryonics, an experimental process … See more

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    Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that Disney’s body will be thawed in December to bring him back to life. The claim originated on a satirical website. Disney’s bo… See more

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    Was Walt Disney Frozen? | Snopes.com
    Disney arranged to have himself frozen in cryonic chamber full of liquid nitrogen upon his death. Rating: False. About this rating. Walt Disney's health had been deteriorating for many months...
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  1. In short, no: Walt Disney's body was not cryogenically frozen after he passed away. This is a rumor that became widespread years after his death as the result of misinformation in unofficial biographies and possibly a prank by Disney employees.

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    As Snopes asserts, claims that Walt Disney’s body was frozen are false. There is no evidence to suggest that Disney was aware of or interested in cryonics, and speculation about his body occured posthumously.

    Why Some Believe That Walt Disney's Bo…

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    As to the underlying claim that Walt Disney was "cryogenically frozen" after his death, we fact-checked that long-standing urban legend nearly 30 years ago. We found it false, of course, given that his death certificate showed he was cremated two days after his death.

    'Frozen' Was So Named To Keep People f…

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    Disney’s body, however, was not cryogenically frozen and thus cannot be “thawed.”

    FACT CHECK: Is Walt Disney’s Frozen Bod…

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    The claim that Disney’s body is frozen is based on the theory of cryonics, an experimental process in which patients’ bodies are frozen with the hope that future technology will bring them back to life. But scientists have criticized the cryonics industry – and researchers say the theory is based on faith, not science.

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    Did Walt Disney know about cryonics?
    Diane Disney, Walt’s daughter, wrote in a 1972 biography about her famous father that she “doubted her father had even heard of cryonics.” Nonetheless, even skeptics who reject the frozen head story might concede that Walt Disney, a famously forward-thinking futurist, could have been aware of cryonics.

    Was Walt Disney Frozen? The Truth About His Death and Frozen Head

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    Did Walt Disney really believe in cryogenesis?
    Mosley provides no source for his statements, other than to assert that Disney's "closest colleagues and advisers" were "confident" that Walt Disney "eventually became convinced of cryogenesis as a viable medical process and was persuaded that, even in 1966, it was possible for a human being to have himself brought back to life after death".

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    Will the Cryonics Institute bring Walt Disney back to life?
    Cryonics Institute president Dennis Kowalski said his organization could not disclose the names of individuals choosing to have their bodies frozen at the time of death in the hope of reanimation. But he stated in an email: "The Cryonics Institute is not bringing Walt Disney back to life soon.

    Walt Disney's body was not frozen, won't be revived

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    Was Walt Disney's body cryogenically preserved when he died?
    Get in touch. An article shared across social media claims that Walt Disney's body was cryogenically preserved when he died in December 1966 and that an effort would be made to revive him around the upcoming anniversary of his passing.

    Walt Disney's body was not frozen, won't be revived

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    Did Disney cryogenically freeze his body after he died?
    The claim stems from a satirical website. Fact Check: A popular myth alleges that Disney’s body was cryogenically frozen after his death in 1966 in the hope that one day he could be resurrected, according to BBC. Now, an image shared on Facebook claims an attempt to do just that will take place this December.

    FACT CHECK: Is Walt Disney’s Frozen Body Set To Be Thawed In 2021?

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    Was Mickey Mouse cryogenically preserved?
    In the latest episode of Debunked, Nicholas Barber looks into the persistent myth that the man behind Mickey Mouse was cryogenically preserved. Have you heard the rumour that following his death, Walt Disney was frozen? The story goes that he was cryogenically frozen so that he could be brought back to life once the science had been developed.

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    Was Walt Disney Frozen? | Snopes.com

    Claim: Disney arranged to have himself frozen in cryonic chamber full of liquid nitrogen upon his death.

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      Disney on Ice: The Truth About Walt Disney and …

      Dec 15, 2013 · Contrary to popular belief, Disney was cremated two days later—not frozen. After decades of speculation, his family finally decided they …

      • Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins
    • PBS
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      How a strange rumor of Walt Disney’s death became …

      Dec 17, 2018 · As the story went, the reporter disguised himself as an orderly, broke into a storage room, and saw the deceased Disney suspended in a …

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      Was Walt Disney frozen after death? - BBC

      Apr 26, 2019 · The strange myth of Walt Disney's frozen head. In the latest episode of Debunked, Nicholas Barber looks into the persistent myth that the man behind Mickey Mouse was cryogenically preserved.

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      Claim: The frozen body of Walt Disney will be thawed in December 2021, with the hope of bringing him back to life.

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    • Popular Mechanics
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      Was Walt Disney Frozen? The Truth About His Death …

      Apr 9, 2024 · Is Walt Disney really cryogenically frozen? Explore the enduring myth of Walt Disney's quest for immortality and the truth behind the conspiracy.

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      Is Walt Disney's Body Frozen? - Biography

      Mar 3, 2020 · On December 15, 1966, animation legend Walt Disney died from complications of lung cancer, for which he had undergone surgery just over a month earlier. A private funeral was held the next day,...

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      FACT CHECK: Is Walt Disney’s Frozen Body Set To Be …

      Sep 22, 2021 · A popular myth alleges that Disney’s body was cryogenically frozen after his death in 1966 in the hope that one day he could be resurrected, according to BBC. Now, an image shared on Facebook claims an attempt to …

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      Walt Disney's body was not frozen, won't be revived

      Sep 28, 2021 · An article shared across social media claims that Walt Disney's body was cryogenically preserved when he died in December 1966 and that an effort would be made to revive him around the...

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