The legendary voice of Minnie Mouse, Martin Prince and Huey, Dewey, and Louie passed away 7 years ago 🕊️
Remembering Russi Taylor, the legendary voice actress who passed away seven years ago this July, on July 26, 2019, at the age of 75.
Across a remarkable career spanning more than four decades, Taylor gave warmth, humor, and unmistakable personality to countless animated characters. She was best known as the voice of Minnie Mouse, a role she lovingly performed for 33 years and helped shape for generations of Disney fans.
Some of her most beloved roles include:
• Minnie Mouse — Disney productions
• Huey, Dewey, and Louie — DuckTales
• Webby Vanderquack — DuckTales
• Martin Prince — The Simpsons
• Sherri and Terri — The Simpsons
• Üter Zörker — The Simpsons
• Strawberry Shortcake — Strawberry Shortcake
• Baby Gonzo — Muppet Babies
• Pebbles Flintstone — The Flintstone Comedy Show
• Fairy Godmother and Drizella — Cinderella sequels
and many more!
Beyond her extraordinary voice work, Taylor became a Disney Legend and shared a beautiful real-life love story with Wayne Allwine, the longtime voice of Mickey Mouse. Together, they became the voices behind one of animation’s most iconic couples.
Russi Taylor may be gone, but her joyful voice continues to live through Minnie, the residents of Springfield, the young ducks of Duckburg, and the many childhood memories she helped create.
Thank you for the memories, Russi Taylor ❤️
Rest in peace to the voice behind Uncle Iroh, Aku and Master Splinter 🕊️
Remembering Mako, born Makoto Iwamatsu, who passed away 20 years ago this July at the age of 72. A trailblazing Japanese-American actor, voice artist, and theater pioneer, he helped break barriers for Asian performers while creating some of animation’s most unforgettable characters.
His iconic roles and contributions included:
• Uncle Iroh — Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Aku — Samurai Jack
• Master Splinter — TMNT
• Po-Han — The Sand Pebbles
• Akiro — Conan the Barbarian
• The Reciter — Pacific Overtures
• Co-founder of East West Players
Mako brought warmth and wisdom to Uncle Iroh, while his booming, theatrical performance made Aku one of animation’s greatest villains. His emotional rendition of “Leaves from the Vine” remains one of Avatar’s most heartbreaking moments.
Rest in peace, Mako. Your unforgettable voice will live on forever ❤️
We lost another legend today. 🕊️
Rest in peace, Hal Williams has sadly passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that entertained generations of television fans.
Best known for his roles as Lester Jenkins in 227 and Officer “Smitty” Smith in Sanford and Son.
Thank you for the laughter, the memories, and your lasting contributions to television. You will be dearly missed.