Walt Disney's daughter, Diane Disney Miller, dies at 79

Diane Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney and one of the inspirations for Disneyland

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Walt Disney with his daughters, Sharon Mae (left) and

Diane (on the right). 

died Tuesday at her home in Napa, Cailf., according to the Los Angeles Times. She was 79.

Miller was born Dec. 18, 1933, in Los Angeles to Walter and Lillian Disney. She was the elder and only biological daughter of the Disney's. Her younger sister, Sharon Mae Disney, who was adopted by the Disney's in 1936, died in 1993.

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Diane Disney Miller and our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. As the beloved daughter of Walt Disney and one of his inspirations for creating Disneyland, she holds a special place in the history of The Walt Disney Company and in the hearts of fans everywhere," said Robert A. Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company.

Miller, who own an operated the Silverado Vineyards Winery was instrumental in getting the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles built and the development of The Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco.

"She will be remembered for her grace and generosity and tireless work to preserve her father's legacy, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In her memory and honor, flags at the Disney Studio Lot in Burbank and at our theme parks will be flown at half-mast," Iger said.