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The beloved voice of Rafiki in Lion King, Robert Guillaume Passed Away Nine Years Ago at 89 🎬🎙️🕊️

Remembering a true television and voice-acting legend ❤️

Robert Guillaume became one of television's most respected and beloved performers, best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Benson DuBois in Soap and its successful spin-off, Benson.

He also captured the hearts of Disney fans as the original voice of Rafiki, the wise and eccentric mandrill in The Lion King, bringing warmth, humor, and unforgettable wisdom to one of animation's most cherished characters.

His extraordinary career extended across television, film, theater, animation, and video games.

Some of his memorable film and television roles include:
• Benson DuBois — Soap / Benson
• Isaac Jaffe — Sports Night
• Dr. Frank Napier — Lean on Me
• Hawkins — D*ath Warrant
• Wilkes — First Kid
• Agent Steve Bishop — Spy Hard
• Ted Reed — The Meteor Man
• Dr. Bennett — Big Fish
• Fred — Seems Like Old Times
• Philmore Walker — Wanted: Dead or Alive
• Pete Fletcher — The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
• Hoke Colburn — Driving Miss Daisy
• Nathan Detroit — Guys and Dolls (Stage)
• The Phantom — The Phantom of the Opera (Stage)

His memorable voice roles include:
• Rafiki — The Lion King
• Rafiki — The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
• Rafiki — The Lion King 1½
• Rafiki — Timon & Pumbaa
• Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2
• Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2: Episode One
• Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2: Episode Two
• Mr. Thicknose — The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
• Detective Catfish — Fish Police
• Ben — The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
• Narrator — Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Guillaume's influence reached far beyond his unforgettable performances. As a groundbreaking Black actor, he challenged stereotypes and helped redefine opportunities for African American performers in television and theater.

His powerful voice, natural charisma, and dedication to his craft allowed him to move seamlessly between heartfelt drama, sophisticated comedy, beloved animated characters, and memorable video game performances.

Nine years after his passing at 89, Robert Guillaume remains an unforgettable figure in entertainment history 🎙️🕊️

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28 years ago today, Britney Spears released her debut single ‘…Baby One More Time.’

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Happy 35th birthday to Zohran Mamdani.

[Onii Chan @oniichanph]

The Little Mermaid's Inspiration Behind Ursula, Divine, Passed Away Thirty Eight Years Ago at Just 42 Years Old; Today Would've Been Divine's 81st Birthday 🐙🎬🕊️

Happy heavenly birthday! 🎂

Divine became one of pop culture’s most unmistakable performers through a larger-than-life image, fearless screen presence, and memorable collaborations with filmmaker John Waters. That distinctive look would later become an important visual inspiration for one of Disney animation’s most famous villains—Ursula the Sea Witch in The Little Mermaid.

Beyond that unexpected Disney legacy, Divine became a cult-film icon through movies including Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Polyester, and Hairspray, while also building a successful career as a recording artist.

Divine was only 42 when the performer passed away. On what would have been Divine’s 81st birthday, that unmistakable influence can still be seen whenever Ursula appears onscreen. 🐙🎬🕊️

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233 years ago today, Marie Antoinette was guillotined.

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53 years ago today, Dolly Parton released ‘Jolene’ as a single.

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2026 hasn’t been kind.

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‘The Backyardigans’ premiered 22 years ago today.

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Today is Leif Erikson Day.

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18 years ago today, Beyoncé released ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).’

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30 years ago today, ‘Arthur’ and ‘Hey Arnold!’ both premiered on PBS Kids and Nickelodeon.

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Renato Cortesi has sadly passed away at the age of 87.

The voice of Principal Skinner, Goofy, Tigger and Lafayette in Italy.

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Snoopy made his first appearance 76 years ago today.

[Onii Chan @oniichanph]

The artist behind Adventure Time, Rick and Morty, Invader Zim, Ian Mcginty Passed Away Three Years Ago at Just 38 🕊️

Remembering the beloved artist Ian McGinty who was gone way too soon, leaving behind a body of work that touched comics, animation and some of the most recognizable franchises of the era.

He was known for creating and working on several popular comic series, including:
• Rick and Morty (comics)
• Adventure Time (comics)
• Welcome to Showside (creator)
• Invader ZIM (comics)
• Plants vs. Zombies (comics)
• Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Comics)

His work was colorful, strange, funny and instantly alive, the kind of art that looked like it was already moving before animation ever began.

Ian McGinty’s journey ended far too early, but the worlds he helped build are still being discovered by new fans today.

Rest in peace, Ian. 🤍

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Today is October 3rd.

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today is the only day you can repost this..

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Tony Canal has sadly passed away at the age of 90.

The voice of Winnie the Pooh, Kaa in The Jungle Book 2 and Mayor Adam West in Spain.

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A 5 year old black girl was shot in the head on her way home because a white man, jeremy porter, 47, says he got the wrong car. zah'layah walton had just asked her mum for a hot pocket. He admitted firing five shots. he's charged with capital murder. she was 5
say her name

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Today would’ve been the 43rd birthday of Amy Winehouse.

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Happy 56th birthday to the iconic Taraji P. Henson.