You’ve known his voice since childhood… But only now are we learning that it’s gone forever

You’ve known his voice since childhood… But only now are we learning that it’s gone forever

His voice was known to millions, though his face remained mostly in the shadows. And that’s how he liked it — letting his characters speak for him.

Colleagues described him as vibrant, witty, and yet deeply humble. With a single word, he could make you laugh — or bring tears to your eyes with nothing but tone.

For over four decades, he worked alongside people who became family through shared stories and sounds. Their friendship spanned as long as the characters they helped bring to life. This week, one of them shared a final message — and fans around the world felt the heartbreak.