Don Iwerks: key obituary facts
Is Don Iwerks dead? Yes. Don Iwerks died on July 9, 2026, at age 96.
Cause of death: Don Iwerks's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Don Iwerks known for?
He was an American businessman.
More about Don Iwerks
Born: 24 July 1929.
Place of birth: Dallas.
Gender: male.
Occupation: artist, technician.
Nationality: United States.
Employer: The Walt Disney Company.
Awards: Disney Legends, Thea Lifetime Achievement Award.
Father: Ub Iwerks.
Children: Leslie Iwerks.
Also known as: Donald Warren Iwerks, Donald W. Iwerks.
Known for: Disney executive;Iwerks Entertainment.
Don Iwerks died July 9, 2026, at age 96.
He was an American businessman known for his work with The Walt Disney Company. Born in Dallas on July 24, 1929, he was the son of Ub Iwerks and the father of Leslie Iwerks.
He was also known as Donald Warren Iwerks and Donald W. Iwerks.