Original Mickey Mouse Passes Away

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From The Oklahoman:

"Paul Castle Sr. passed away at age 86 on Jan. 23, 2010.

At 4'6" tall, he became the world's smallest professional speed skating barrel jumper in the world. He performed with Sonja Henie at Rockefeller Center Theater in New York for 10 years. He then went on to become "The Mighty Mite of Ice Capades" and performed in Ice Cycles and with Holiday on Ice in Europe.

After retiring from the ice skating, he moved the family to CA. to become an actor. He acted in both movies and commercials. His greatest accomplishment was being selected by Walt Disney to be his main Mickey Mouse at Disneyland, CA. and tour with Walt. He retired from Disneyland after 25yrs. He was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award from Walt Disney Productions and put in the Disney Hall of Fame. He has brought joy to thousands around the world.

"We will miss him dearly." "

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Photos and more can be found at the blog started by his daughter:

Paul Castle Sr. Blog