{"id":2138456,"date":"2026-09-10T19:47:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T16:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2138456"},"modified":"2026-09-10T19:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T16:47:41","slug":"legendary-voice-actor-mike-mcfarland-dies-at-56-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2138456","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dies at 56 Years Old"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2154984108 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-2044616299 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Legendary voice actor Mike McFarland has died aged 56, leaving behind an indisputable legacy with hundreds of roles across some of the most iconic anime series ever made.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">News of McFarland\u2019s death broke in the late hours of September 9, 2026. The actor was best known for being the voice of <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/dragon-ball\">Dragon Ball<\/a>\u2019s Master Roshi, Jean Kirstein in <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/attack-on-titan\">Attack on Titan<\/a>, Buggy the Clown in <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/one-piece\">One Piece<\/a>, Jean Havoc in <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/fullmetal-alchemist\">Fullmetal Alchemist<\/a>, and many, many other characters.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If you\u2019re an anime fan, you\u2019ve likely heard McFarlane\u2019s name come up at some point. His career began in the late 90s with the Dragon Ball series, later spanning into other prominent shows like <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/yuyu-hakusho\">YuYu Hakusho<\/a> (Komada, Butajiri) and <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/fruits-basket\">Fruits Basket<\/a> (Risu Soma).<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Mike McFarland&#8217;s Most Memorable Roles<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dragon Ball - Master Roshi\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"One Piece - Buggy the Clown\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 8 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Attack on Titan - Jean Kirstein\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Full Metal Alchemist - Jean Havoc\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"My Hero Academia - Mashirao Ojiro\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Case Closed \/ Detective Conan - George Kaminski\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In August 2025, McFarland was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. His fellow voice actors banded together to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-mike-mcfarlands-road-to-recovery?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAcGRvZgJmZGlkFlDiYIHvZuNSTA77d2j8w36BimmODeBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAae4iXj6K2mGrT8oJyr4iDg7nu8KDGg4NXve8VbEI9SkT9qriLweonFdIgoyZg_aem_qNZIbAjDYUJ-CcGX_XbgyA&amp;utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3&amp;cp_src=d\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>GoFundMe<\/u><\/a> to help raise money for his medical costs, with the likes of J Michael Tatum (Sebastian Michaelis, Erwin Smith) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JMichaelTatum\/status\/1957516515085021633?s=20\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>posting<\/u><\/a> about the subject on Twitter\/X.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A slew of high-profile voice actors, industry veterans, and fans have spoken out in the wake of his death.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cMike McFarland, my dear friend and mentor of over twenty years, is gone. A rarer, more beautiful soul this world will never know. Rest in peace, Salt. The love you created endures, but damned if I know how we\u2019ll get on without you around to share it back with,\u201d Tatum wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mike McFarland, my dear friend and mentor of over twenty years, is gone. A rarer, more beautiful soul this world will never know. <\/p>\n<p>Rest in peace, Salt. The love you created endures, but damned if I know how we\u2019ll get on without you around to share it back with. \ud83d\udc94 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aUr99fsqjX\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/aUr99fsqjX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 J Michael Tatum (@JMichaelTatum) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JMichaelTatum\/status\/2098088371876970964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Alejandro Saab, the voice of Deadpool in <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/marvel-rivals\">Marvel Rivals<\/a>, also spoke out. \u201cHe was goofy, kind and smart\u2026 always had great food recommendations. Great singer! An incredible actor and director, but you guys know that, and if you think you don\u2019t, trust me, you do,\u201d he wrote. \u201cIt just doesn\u2019t feel real? Like it still hasn\u2019t settled that it\u2019s true and it\u2019s a damn shame\u2026 but I always wanted to be more like Mike. Travel more and actually enjoy where I\u2019m visiting. Go to more concerts! Even when I don\u2019t even know the music. Try foods I hadn\u2019t tried.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Crunchyroll also shared a statement with IGN: \u201cMike brought so much to all of us who knew him, and to all of the anime fans who knew his work. He was an incredible talent, a good friend to so many of us, and will be sorely, sorely missed,&#8221; it said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Shit doesn\u2019t feel real but Mike McFarland passed away yesterday. <\/p>\n<p>He was goofy, kind and smart\u2026 always had great food recommendations. Great singer! An incredible actor and director, but you guys know that, and if you think you don\u2019t, trust me, you do. <\/p>\n<p>It just doesn\u2019t feel\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alejandro Saab | DEADPOOL | Marvel Rivals (@KaggyFilms) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KaggyFilms\/status\/2098083823275688270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Still others are remembering heartwarming moments from many years ago, with one fan going viral after sharing a clip of the actor revealing his casting in Ouran High School Host Club, where he took to the stage dressed as his character.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In memory of Mike McFarland, let us remember the time <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/caitlinsvoice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@caitlinsvoice<\/a> introduced him at the Ouran High School Host Club cast announcement at Anime Expo 2008 and he appeared fully dressed up as Ranka. Man was truly dedicated.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ta906PihjX\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/ta906PihjX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PPjYdiW8Nv\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/PPjYdiW8Nv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Daniel Fitzpatrick (@DanielFitzpat11) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DanielFitzpat11\/status\/2097951591227609455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I know he was best known for other roles, but he will always be Nash to me&#8230; This is so sad to to hear&#8230; <\/p>\n<p>I met him in person and he told me he doesn&#8217;t do any recordings for free, but when he saw me bust out all of my Nash merch to have signed he asked &#8220;wait is this for\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uGdgaVTqht\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/uGdgaVTqht<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yQicmTNwWl\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yQicmTNwWl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud83e\udd40\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc1e\u26b0\ufe0f\u30b9\u30d7\u30fc\u30ad\u30fc\ud83e\udd87 (@SpookyMeylani) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SpookyMeylani\/status\/2098034669715615974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">McFarland touched the lives of many fans with his stellar and memorable performances throughout his career. His decades of work as a voice actor, script writer, ADR director, producer, and the many other hats he wore during his lifetime shaped the industry and the English voice acting industry as we know it. Words can\u2019t fully define his impact on the world, but his work speaks for itself. 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The actor was best known for being the voice of <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/dragon-ball\">Dragon Ball<\/a>\u2019s Master Roshi, Jean Kirstein in <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/attack-on-titan\">Attack on Titan<\/a>, Buggy the Clown in <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/one-piece\">One Piece<\/a>, Jean Havoc in <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/fullmetal-alchemist\">Fullmetal Alchemist<\/a>, and many, many other characters.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If you\u2019re an anime fan, you\u2019ve likely heard McFarlane\u2019s name come up at some point. His career began in the late 90s with the Dragon Ball series, later spanning into other prominent shows like <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/yuyu-hakusho\">YuYu Hakusho<\/a> (Komada, Butajiri) and <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/fruits-basket\">Fruits Basket<\/a> (Risu Soma).<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Mike McFarland&#8217;s Most Memorable Roles<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dragon Ball - Master Roshi\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"One Piece - Buggy the Clown\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 8 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Attack on Titan - Jean Kirstein\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Full Metal Alchemist - Jean Havoc\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"My Hero Academia - Mashirao Ojiro\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Case Closed \/ Detective Conan - George Kaminski\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In August 2025, McFarland was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. His fellow voice actors banded together to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-mike-mcfarlands-road-to-recovery?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAcGRvZgJmZGlkFlDiYIHvZuNSTA77d2j8w36BimmODeBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAae4iXj6K2mGrT8oJyr4iDg7nu8KDGg4NXve8VbEI9SkT9qriLweonFdIgoyZg_aem_qNZIbAjDYUJ-CcGX_XbgyA&amp;utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3&amp;cp_src=d\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>GoFundMe<\/u><\/a> to help raise money for his medical costs, with the likes of J Michael Tatum (Sebastian Michaelis, Erwin Smith) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JMichaelTatum\/status\/1957516515085021633?s=20\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>posting<\/u><\/a> about the subject on Twitter\/X.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A slew of high-profile voice actors, industry veterans, and fans have spoken out in the wake of his death.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cMike McFarland, my dear friend and mentor of over twenty years, is gone. A rarer, more beautiful soul this world will never know. Rest in peace, Salt. The love you created endures, but damned if I know how we\u2019ll get on without you around to share it back with,\u201d Tatum wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mike McFarland, my dear friend and mentor of over twenty years, is gone. A rarer, more beautiful soul this world will never know. <\/p>\n<p>Rest in peace, Salt. The love you created endures, but damned if I know how we\u2019ll get on without you around to share it back with. \ud83d\udc94 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aUr99fsqjX\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/aUr99fsqjX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 J Michael Tatum (@JMichaelTatum) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JMichaelTatum\/status\/2098088371876970964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Alejandro Saab, the voice of Deadpool in <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/marvel-rivals\">Marvel Rivals<\/a>, also spoke out. \u201cHe was goofy, kind and smart\u2026 always had great food recommendations. Great singer! An incredible actor and director, but you guys know that, and if you think you don\u2019t, trust me, you do,\u201d he wrote. \u201cIt just doesn\u2019t feel real? Like it still hasn\u2019t settled that it\u2019s true and it\u2019s a damn shame\u2026 but I always wanted to be more like Mike. Travel more and actually enjoy where I\u2019m visiting. Go to more concerts! Even when I don\u2019t even know the music. Try foods I hadn\u2019t tried.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Crunchyroll also shared a statement with IGN: \u201cMike brought so much to all of us who knew him, and to all of the anime fans who knew his work. He was an incredible talent, a good friend to so many of us, and will be sorely, sorely missed,&#8221; it said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Shit doesn\u2019t feel real but Mike McFarland passed away yesterday. <\/p>\n<p>He was goofy, kind and smart\u2026 always had great food recommendations. Great singer! An incredible actor and director, but you guys know that, and if you think you don\u2019t, trust me, you do. <\/p>\n<p>It just doesn\u2019t feel\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alejandro Saab | DEADPOOL | Marvel Rivals (@KaggyFilms) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KaggyFilms\/status\/2098083823275688270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Still others are remembering heartwarming moments from many years ago, with one fan going viral after sharing a clip of the actor revealing his casting in Ouran High School Host Club, where he took to the stage dressed as his character.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In memory of Mike McFarland, let us remember the time <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/caitlinsvoice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@caitlinsvoice<\/a> introduced him at the Ouran High School Host Club cast announcement at Anime Expo 2008 and he appeared fully dressed up as Ranka. Man was truly dedicated.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ta906PihjX\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/ta906PihjX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PPjYdiW8Nv\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/PPjYdiW8Nv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Daniel Fitzpatrick (@DanielFitzpat11) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DanielFitzpat11\/status\/2097951591227609455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I know he was best known for other roles, but he will always be Nash to me&#8230; This is so sad to to hear&#8230; <\/p>\n<p>I met him in person and he told me he doesn&#8217;t do any recordings for free, but when he saw me bust out all of my Nash merch to have signed he asked &#8220;wait is this for\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uGdgaVTqht\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/uGdgaVTqht<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yQicmTNwWl\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yQicmTNwWl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud83e\udd40\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc1e\u26b0\ufe0f\u30b9\u30d7\u30fc\u30ad\u30fc\ud83e\udd87 (@SpookyMeylani) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SpookyMeylani\/status\/2098034669715615974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">McFarland touched the lives of many fans with his stellar and memorable performances throughout his career. His decades of work as a voice actor, script writer, ADR director, producer, and the many other hats he wore during his lifetime shaped the industry and the English voice acting industry as we know it. Words can\u2019t fully define his impact on the world, but his work speaks for itself. 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With ten years of experience reporting on games and entertainment, she\u2019s got a storied background in the fighting game community, influencer news, and viral online trends. Find her on Twitter at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheeMissGlaze\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\"><em>@TheeMissGlaze<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Image Credits: Toei Animation \/ Mike McFarland \/ Bandai Namco \/ Shueisha<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary voice actor Mike McFarland has died aged 56, leaving behind an indisputable legacy with hundreds of roles across some of the most iconic anime series ever made. 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