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Animation and Video Games Lost 3 Voice Actors This Week

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It’s been a busy and sad week, as video game and animation fans learned of the deaths of three famous voice actors across the two mediums.

First up was Jeff Garcia, a comedian who died on Wednesday, December 10, at the age of 50. Garcia was best known for playing Sheen. jimmy neutron And Planet shine. After suffering a stroke in November and being hospitalized with pneumonia, he was hospitalized again earlier this week before being taken off life support.

Garcia reprized his voice acting roles as Pip enclosures And in Rinaldo happy Feet For Sheen in their respective video game tie-ins and various jimmy neutron and a Nickelodeon game, in which he had his final voice role. Nicktoons and the dice of fate From this past September.

That same day, Jim Ward died at the age of 66 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Ward played Captain Quark during the Insomniac Games. Ratchet and Clank franchise, with ben 10’s Diamondhead and Doug Dimadome on Totally weird parents. In 2021, Ratchet and Clank: Crack Apart This became his final voice acting role and he played both Quark and his alt-universe version, Captain Quantum.

And on Friday, we learned that voice actor Julie Mayfield, 63, died on November 20. To anime fans, Mayfield is best remembered as the voice of Dr. Kureha and Boa Marigold for Funimation. a piece dub, and he also did voice work black thief (Queen Victoria) and fruit basket (Kyoko and Ritsu’s mother).

All three voice actors have been individually praised by family, colleagues, and fans in recent days. Garcia’s son Joseph recalled his father’s talent as “one of a kind.” […] He’s made such an impact on people’s lives internationally, whether you grew up watching Jimmy Neutron, or laughed with him at one of his shows. He was a hero, [and] I considered him an ideal. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.”

Mayfield’s talent agent, Mary Collins, wrote, “Almost anyone who knew Julie referred to her as a shining light. Her laugh was big and infectious, her talent was immense and it was always a pleasure to work with her.” “She was always a team player – fun, generous, and extremely creative. She meant a lot to us, and I will always be grateful that she chose us as her agent, coworker, and longtime friend. Julie, thank you for the light, the laughter, and the years. We will miss you dearly.” The agency also revealed that a memorial service for Mayfield would be held sometime in 2026.

,[Jim Ward’s] In Contribution Ratchet and Clank The franchise is incomparable,” Insomniac Games said. “As for Quark, he is a legend in the eyes of Insomniac and our players, and a rightfully recognized talent across many industries. From our galaxy to the universe and beyond… we’ll miss you, Captain. Thanks for the Quarktastic memories.

In a separate statement, Brian Allegier, longtime creative director at Insomniac, said shaft The franchise, in particular, praised Ward for his “low-key, but gentle presence. Jim was an incredible performer, who gave 115% to every session. He was a pleasure to work with, and I am deeply saddened by his passing. But I am deeply grateful for the joy he brought to the millions of fans who loved Insomniacs and Captain Quark. His talent, values, and humor will always be with me.”

io9 offers its sympathies and thoughts to the loved ones of Ward, Mayfield and Garcia.

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