A Disneyland Club 33 Manager Dies After “Tragic Accident” Backstage
Disneyland Cast Members are mourning today after the death of a long-time Club 33 Cast Member in what is being described as a tragic accident.
Bonnye Lear was backstage Wednesday afternoon when she fell from a moving golf cart and hit her head.
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The tragic accident took place backstage at Disneyland on Wednesday night. Credit: Also Disney
Anaheim Police and Rescue were called to the scene after a traffic accident was reported, and Lear was transported to a local hospital. She would later succumb to her injuries on Friday, according to Orange County Coroner spokesperson Sgt. Fran Gonzalez. She was 60 years old.
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Anaheim Police and Rescue were called to the scene Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Anaheim Police
“We are heartbroken by the loss of Bonnye and offer our sincere condolences to everyone who cared for her,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement acquired by the OC Register. “At this time, we are focused on supporting her family and our cast members through this tragic event and making sure they have the resources they need.”
Lear Was a 24-Disney Cast Member
Lear was a 24-year Disneyland Cast Member who worked in membership support services at Club 33. The highly-exclusive club opened at Disneyland in May 1967.
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Lear was a 24-year Disneyland Cast Member who worked at the exclusive Club 33. Photo: Also Disneyland
According to the OC Register report, Club 33 Cast Members are understandably ‘terribly upset.”
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Lear’s fellow Cast Members were reportedly, and understandably, “terribly upset.” Photo Credit: DisneyNerds.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bonnye Lear’s family and friends at this time.
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