Frank Wells

Frank Wells (March 4, 1932 - April 3, 1994), was the president and chief operating officer (COO) of The Walt Disney Company from 1984 until his death.

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March 4 - 1932 - April 3 - 1994 - Chief operating officer - The Walt Disney Company - 1984

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Previously, Wells had worked for Warner Brothers, as its Vice President in 1969, then in 1973 as President, and in 1977 as Vice Chairman until he left the company in 1982. Disney shareholders Roy E. Disney and Stanley Gold recruited Wells to become Disney's second-in-command, under Michael Eisner, in their bid to oust CEO/President Ron W. Miller.

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Warner Brothers - 1969 - 1973 - 1977 - 1982 - Roy E. Disney - Stanley Gold - Michael Eisner - Ron W. Miller

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He came close but did not achieve his goal of climbing the highest mountain on all seven continents; only Mount Everest eluded him, as bad weather forced his party to give up one day before reaching the summit. At the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, Wells is honoured with skiing expedition boxes littered about the scenery emblazoned with 'Wells Expedition', honouring his love of climbing mountains.

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Mount Everest - Weather - Summit - Matterhorn Bobsleds - Disneyland - Anaheim

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Wells died in a helicopter crash while returning from a ski trip in Nevada's Ruby Mountains.

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Helicopter - Ruby Mountains

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