Summary
Voice actor Peter Renaday, renowned for his work inTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesandDragon Age: Origins, has reportedly passed away at the ripe old age of 89. Peter Renaday was a lauded voice actor throughout his nearly six-decade-long career, lending his voice to a variety of iconic television and film franchises. Renaday’s voice also graced a plethora of popular video games, includingfranchises likeAssassin’s CreedandDragon Age. Now, news of his passing has the world of pop culture in mourning.
Peter Renaday got his start as an actor in the mid-1960s, playing small roles in movies and TV series likeCombat!andLt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.as his first roles. One of Renaday’s most iconic and well-remembered roles would come to the actor in the mid-1980s, when he was cast as the wise Master Splinter in the originalTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlescartoon. Renaday would go on to provide the voice of Duncan inDragon Age: Origins, as well as Al Mualim inAssassin’s CreedandAssassin’s Creed Revelations. News has now surfaced revealing that Peter Renaday has passed away.
As reported by PCGamer, voice actor Townsend Coleman confirmed earlier this week that Peter Renaday has passed away at the age of 89. Coleman shared his praise and high regards for Renaday in the post, describing the actor as “one of the most genuine” people he had ever met. A cause of death was not given at the time of Peter Renaday’s passing, though his death was later believed to be “natural causes” given his old age.Bioware would also release an official statementabout Renaday’s passing, remembering the impact he made on theDragon Agefranchise.
Voice Actor Peter Renaday Dies at Age 89
Peter Renaday’s passing leaves behind a legacy that will not soon be forgotten by fans of his work. Renaday served as the first actor to ever play the role of Master Splinter, with many future iterations of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesteacher modeling themselves after his performance. Peter Renaday lent his voice to severalpopular attractions at Walt Disney World, providing voice acting for the Hall of Presidents and Country Bear Jamboree. Renaday also celebrated his 89th birthday earlier this month, just days before his passing.
Following the news of his death, Peter Renaday has seen an outpouring of support and tributes from fans saddened by the news. Many have taken to social media, sharing their sorrow at his passing with quotes offered by Renaday in his role as Grey Warden Duncan.Assassin’s Creed: Revelationsservesas Renaday’s final video game role, while his final TV role came as a guest appearance inBen 10: Ultimate Alien. Peter Renaday will be remembered as a masterful talent in the world of voice acting that breathed life into plenty of beloved characters.
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