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Latin American Voice Legend Francisco Resendez Dies at 85
4 Sep
Summary
- Renowned voice actor Francisco Resendez passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
- He was the Latin American voice of Scooby-Doo and Commander Dot Pixis.
- Resendez also lent his voice to 'Dragon Ball Z,' 'Ranma,' and early 'Pokemon' seasons.
The Latin American voice acting community is in mourning following the passing of Francisco Resendez, who died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 85. His death was announced on social media, triggering widespread condolences.
Resendez was a prolific voice artist whose career spanned several decades. He became a familiar voice to generations of Spanish-speaking audiences through his work in animation, anime, films, documentaries, and video games. He was famously the Latin American voice of Scooby-Doo in the 1980s.
Further iconic roles included Commander Dot Pixis in 'Attack on Titan,' and he contributed to highly popular anime series such as 'Dragon Ball Z' and 'Ranma.' Resendez also narrated the initial seasons of 'Pokemon.' His influence extended to brand voice-overs and studio direction, nurturing new talent.
