April 11, 2006 – Winnie the Pooh Receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
“For eighty years Winnie the Pooh has been making wishes come true by taking young people from every country around the world and culture to his magical world of entertainment and imagination.” – Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger.
On April 11, 2006, Winnie the Pooh received the honor of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This celebration tied in to the 80th anniversary of the publication of the first Winnie the Pooh story in the London Evening News. Winnie the Pooh was joined in his celebration by Tigger, Rabbit, and Eeyore, along with Disney President and CEO Bob Iger, who gave a speech at the event. Winnie the Pooh is among a handful of animated characters selected for this honor, with others including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Snow White.
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