Dawn Little Sky: Pioneering Disney Artist & Actress

Dawn Little Sky: Pioneering Disney Artist & Actress

Update: 2025-11-18
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Dawn Little Sky, a trailblazing Disney artist and actress, passed away at 95. Born in North Dakota, she was the first Native American artist at Disney, coloring cells for films like Cimarron and Gunsmoke. After Hollywood, she returned to South Dakota, directing the Eagle Butte Cultural Center and teaching art and culture. Her legacy as an artist, actress, and cultural educator will be deeply missed.

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Dawn Little Sky: Pioneering Disney Artist & Actress

Dawn Little Sky: Pioneering Disney Artist & Actress