# Nick Jonas, Samara Joy, Rufus Wainwright & More Pay Tribute to Former Disney CEO Bob Iger at PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nick-jonas-samara-joy-rufus-wainwright-more-pay-tribute-to-former-disney-ceo-bob-iger-at-pac-nyc-icons-of-culture-gala/
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:21:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:31:22+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/bob-iger-former-disney-ceo-honored-pac-nyc-icons-of-culture/
- Topics: Americas, Business, Companies, World

## Key points

- Bob Iger received PAC NYC’s 2026 Icon of Culture honour.
- Performers celebrated his career with music from Disney and Hamilton.
- The gala has raised more than $10 million since 2024.

## Summary

Bob Iger, former chairman and chief executive of Disney, was named the 2026 PAC NYC Icon of Culture at a gala in New York on 27 October. Speakers including Michael R. Bloomberg and Nick Jonas credited Iger with shaping popular culture and nurturing talent, while Iger said the recognition honoured the people whose creativity made Disney’s storytelling possible.

The evening featured performances by Samara Joy, Rufus Wainwright and Broadway cast members, including songs from Disney films and the musical Hamilton. Bloomberg cited Disney’s new ventures, expansions and global box office successes during Iger’s tenure. It was the third annual Icons of Culture Gala; the event has raised more than $10 million since its launch.

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