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Roland Hesek Young

Los Angeles, California

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April 15, 1938 - August 13, 2022 Beginning in the mailroom at Disney studios, Roland Young's career spanned seven decades. His handwork can be found in every used record store around the world, and in some old cabinets or a cardboard box that probably has water damage. Some names you might be...

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I will ALWAYS remember Roland as an extremely kind, funny and inspiring person. I first met Roland as my Advertising teacher at ACCD. We reconnected again when I taught at ACCD where he, Sharon Ali and I were known as the trouble-maker teachers at ACCD due to our views which were opposed to those of ACCD. Roland was truly a creative force whose great talent will be missed.

Dear friends, I won't even bother repeating the usual accolades and praises sung about Roland, as there have been so many, and there is such consistency among them, that I am confident that you all finally "get it," am I right? But I will share one thing I observed about Roland that might be a little non-standard. Roland clearly went above-and-beyond to make himself available. To find him sitting in the ArtCenter cafeteria (or at a coffee shop) before class? Sometimes he might even drop by...

In `98, I entered the Art Center ad program at age 35. By the second class Roland had dubbed me "the old hippie" because I was the only one who understood any of his 70s music/art references. He was a smart, funny, amazing person with an interest in everything in the universe - with his feet on the ground and his head in the clouds - wait, no, Roland would immediately challenge that: `...Boring. How about head on the ground, and feet in the clouds? That´s an image I´d like to see...´ He was...

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The best teacher, my mentor and friend for life. His lessons changed the way I approach design. My morning coffee sessions at Starbucks helped me with life changing decisions. So many wonderful memories. Forever Roland. Lots of love Ari & family. Thinking of you always.

OHHHhhhh....Roland was my neighbor for many decades, always so pleasant. My condolences to Ari, Dove, & the family --