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 Jennings Osborne dies at 67
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Sources close to the family tell Today's THV that Little Rock businessman Jennings Osborne has died of heart complications. He was 67.
Osborne was born in Fort Smith in 1943 and was engaged to Mitzi after 3 dates.
They soon moved to Little Rock and opened their own business, the Arkansas Research Medical Testing Center.
He had one daughter, Breezy.
Many knew him as the man with the dazzling lights--outside his home and each year at Christmas time at Disneyworld. While he's known for his philanthropy and lights, he was also known for his massive barbecues.
Governor Mike Beebe released this statement:
"With the passing of Jennings Osborne, Arkansas has lost one of our highest-profile philanthropists. He brought comfort and entertainment to countless people, whether feeding disaster victims, donating fireworks, throwing unparalleled tailgate parties or lighting up Disney World. While a larger-than-life public figure, Jennings was also a kind and soft-spoken man, who always shared his financial success with others."
1992 Euro-Disney off site<br />1992 Euro-Disney Hotel Cheyenne<br />1994 Shades of Green<br />2000 Shades of Green<br />2002 Ft. Wilderness
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Was he on Man vs Food with one of his BBQs? The name sounded familiar but wasn't sure if that Osborne was the same as the Disney Osborne.
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So sad! His lights have brought happiness to many! In fact, I am looking forward to seeing them again soon!
Linda aka: Faline
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 Originally Posted by DizneyRox
Was he on Man vs Food with one of his BBQs? The name sounded familiar but wasn't sure if that Osborne was the same as the Disney Osborne.
One and the same. RIP Mr. Osborne.
May'98-WL
Sept'01-POFQ
Oct'03-ASM
Aug'04-CBR & Charley
Dec'05- WL-Joined DVC
June'06- DL's Grand Californian
Nov '06 SSR
Oct '07 SSR with extended family
Oct '08 Disney Wonder/OKW
Nov '09 AKV @ Kidani
Nov '10 Kidani
Nov '11 VWL
May-June 13 Kidani
Feb-March '14 SSR
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Prayers and thoughts for his family. I'll be seeing "his" lights this year on Christmas Eve, and I'll be thinking about his family at that time.
Denise
Resorts we've stayed at in 20+ trips: ASMo, ASMu, ASSp, PC, CSR, CBR, POR, POFQ, WL, AKL Jambo, AKL Kidani, Poly, Contemporary, BC, YC, BWV, OKW, SSR, Swan, Shades of Green, Vero Beach, Disneyland Resort
Next Trip: ???
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Prayers are with his loved ones 
Next Trip-Jan 2012 POFQ! & 2nd DCL! Sailing To The Caribbean!
Previous Trips
12/'10 CBR & 1st DCL
12/'09 CBR
12/'08 *1st On Property*- POFQ
12/'07 *1st Christmas Trip*
04/'06 1st trip back
11/'91* 6 yrs old, My 1st Trip To WDW*
șoș "Let Us Not Forget,It All Started With A Mouse" șoș
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RIP Mr. Osborne. You will be sorely missed.
Heartfelt condolences to the Osborne Family!
-Bud
Walt Disney World:
9/03 - CBR
1/09 - BWV
9/05; 2/07; 12/07; 9/08; 9/09; 9/10; 9/11; 12/13; 12/17; 4/18; 10/18, 4/23 - PC
5/15 - POR
1/22 - ASMO
10/22 - ASMU
Disneyland: 12/15 - Paradise Pier Hotel
Next up: ???
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Seeing "his lights" for the first time this December will take on a whole new meaning for me now. There are not enough "good guys" like this...thoughts & prayers to his family & friends.
~Michelle~
1980, 1983-1986, 1988, 1992, 1993
1995 -Disneyland
July 2001 -POFQ
May 2006, May 2008, May 2010 -Wilderness Lodge
Dec. 2011-Port Orleans Riverside
Sept. 2012 - Port Orleans Riverside Royal Room
May 11-25, 2013 - Polynesian Resort
Next trip: Dec. 14-20, 2014 - Wilderness Lodge
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RIP Mr. Osborne 
You've brought happiness to millions with your amazing spectacle of lights.
Jason
And here's the little Skipper now. Oh Shut up Scruffy you're not burned, you just have a healthy glow.
șOș
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Wow, what a shock!!! Will definitely keep the family in my prayers. Anyone know how old his daughter is now?
Two things You told me: That You are strong, and You love me.
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RIP Mr. Osborne.
Your legacy will live on at DHS each and every Christmas season.
Eric
Resorts:
POLYNESIAN (Favorite), Grand Floridian, Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs. Beach Club, Saratoga Springs, AoA, All Star Sports and POP Century
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