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Anime Legend Mike McFarland Loses Battle to Brain Cancer
10 Sep
Summary
- Voice actor Mike McFarland passed away at 56 after battling brain cancer.
- He voiced iconic characters in 'One Piece,' 'Dragon Ball Z,' and 'Attack on Titan.'
- A crowdfunding campaign was launched to support his medical expenses.
Mike McFarland, a celebrated voice actor renowned for his work on "One Piece" and "Dragon Ball Z," passed away on Wednesday at the age of 56. His death followed a challenging battle with brain cancer. McFarland was a significant presence in the anime voice-acting community, lending his voice to memorable characters such as Buggy the Clown and Master Roshi.
His career, which commenced in 1997, saw him become one of the initial voice actors hired by Funimation Entertainment in Texas. McFarland also contributed as a line producer and ADR director for numerous projects. His health struggles became public in January 2025 when he withdrew from an event due to a diagnosed brain tumor.
Fellow voice actors established a crowdfunding campaign to aid McFarland with his medical costs. Despite undergoing several surgeries, the tumor was identified as glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. His colleagues and the anime streaming service Crunchyroll mourned his loss, remembering him as an incredible talent and dear friend.
