The sad news today is that actor Alan Young has passed away at the age of 96! Alan Young (1919-2016) was an actor in films and TV shows with many knowing him from his role on the sitcom, Mr. Ed.
But, Disney fans knew him best as the voice of the stingy Scottish Scrooge McDuck in various films/TV shows from the 1980s to the present.
He also was the voice of Mr. Flaversham in The Great Mouse Detective.
Mr. Young, you shall be missed!
The actor Brian Bedford, probably known best as the voice of Robin Hood in Disney’s animated film of the same name, has passed away at the age of 80. He shall be remembered!
Voice actress Susan Sheridan has passed away at the age of 68. The actress (1947-2015) lent her voice to many animated shows including Moomin, Noddy’s Toyland Adventures, Jimbo and the Jet-Set, and Preston Pig. But, the British actress’s most famous role, at least to Disney fans, was that of Princess Eilonwy in Disney’s flop, The Black Cauldron.
Here’s to remembering the woman who provided the voice to my favorite Disney princess!
Actor Ron Moody has died today at the age of 91. Mr. Moody (1924-2015) was known for his roles in various films including The Twelve Chairs, A Kid in King Arthur’s Court, and Unidentified Flying Oddball. But, his most famous role was that of Fagin in the musical, Oliver!.
In terms of animation, he has lent his voice a few times including playing Prolix in the English-language adaptations of Asterix the Gaul and Asterix and the Big Fight.
He also voiced various characters in the children’s television series, The Animals of Farthing Wood.
Mr. Moody, we’re reviewing the situation, and you shall greatly be missed!
The legendary British actor, Sir Christopher Lee, has passed away on June 7. Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015) was known for his roles in many films including various Dracula films, Jinnah, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Return to Witch Mountain, Star Wars: Episode II, and Star Wars: Episode III. Arguably, his most famous role was that of Saruman in the The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series.
In terms of animation, he lent his voice to various characters including the CGI Jabberwocky in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland,
Count Dooku in Star Wars: The Clone Wars,
Pastor Galswells in Corpse Bride,
and King Haggard in The Last Unicorn.
He shall greatly be missed!
The actress and comedienne, Anne Meara, has passed away at the age of 85. Mrs. Meara (1929-2015) was known best as the better half of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara alongside her husband, Jerry Stiller. She also acted in many films/TV shows over the years. I personally knew her best on the sitcom, Archie Bunker’s Place. Animation fans will recognize her as Winnie from Planes: Fire & Rescue.
The late mother of actor Ben Stiller shall be missed!
Veteran voice actor John Stephenson has passed away at the age of 91 on May 15, 2015. You can find the article I wrote about his passing on the Rotoscopers site by clicking here. I shall always remember him as Mr. Slate on The Flintstones.
Beloved actor, Leonard Nimoy, has passed away at the age of 83. Mr. Nimoy (1931-2015) was best known for his portrayal of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek franchise.
But, he has played many other roles besides including a few voice roles! These include the Atlantean king in Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire,
Sentinel Prime in Transformers: Dark of the Moon,
and Sekhuru in Zambezia.
He shall be missed!
I’m back from my vacation to bring you quite saddening news. Australian actor Rod Taylor has died at the age of 84 due to a heart attack. Rod Taylor (1930-2015) was known for appearing in films such as The Birds, The Time Machine, The Train Robbers, and Inglorious Basterds.
But animation and Disney fans will know him best as Pongo in Disney’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians! He shall be missed!
As if the news of Robin Williams’ passing wasn’t enough to bear, the news reported that the iconic actress, Lauren Bacall, had died the very next day.
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