Wayne Allwine (Mickey Mouse) has passed away

*Ninjinister* · 05-20-2009, 08:38 AM

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Allwine
http://thedisneyblog.com/2009/05/19/...disney-legend/
http://www.aprilwinchell.com/2009/05...wayne-allwine/

EDIT: Holy freakin' cheese... I just realized I was wearing a Mickey shirt today....

*BubblyShell22* · 05-20-2009, 02:10 PM

Man, that's sad. He'll be missed. Was he the one who used to voice Mickey Mouse or the one who did it recently?

*Ninjinister* · 05-20-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Man, that's sad. He'll be missed. Was he the one who used to voice Mickey Mouse or the one who did it recently?

He's done Mickey's voice since the '70's, I believe. IMDB says '73, Wikipedia says '77.

*Mars-Chan* · 05-20-2009, 04:41 PM

And that makes three....

Leonardo Mystic · 05-21-2009, 12:23 AM

Man... That really bites.

I practically grew up with his voice as Mickey Mouse. I loved watching Disney cartoons.

Isn't it kind of funny that the most recognizable cartoon couple, Mickey and Minnie, was actually married in real life? I can't imagine how his wife is feeling at the moment.

*Raph's Girl* · 05-21-2009, 12:30 AM

It just won't be the same. I always thought it was awesome that the voices of Mickey and Minnie were actually married IRL.

Wayne's been voicing Mickey since 1977. He married Russi Taylor (Minnie Mouse) in 1991 (she's been voicing Minnie since 1986).

*BubblyShell22* · 05-21-2009, 09:20 AM

I didn't know they were married in real life. Man, he'll be missed. I know now that whoever they get to voice Mickey probably won't sound the same. My condolences go out to his wife, family, and friends.

Ginny · 05-21-2009, 04:15 PM

That is tremendously sad.

Ra · 05-22-2009, 07:57 AM

Dang it. My mum and I thought that this was pretty sad. A bit hard not to when you've grown up with his voice all your life. My condolences to his family and friends.

Archon_Turtle · 05-22-2009, 03:07 PM

Thought you might want to see the post that went out to the internal studios:

Wayne Allwine, a veteran Disney voiceover talent and Emmy® Award-winning sound effects editor, who provided the voice of Mickey Mouse for the past 32 years, passed away on Monday (May 18th) at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, from complications due to diabetes. He was 62-years-old. Allwine's wife of 20 years, Russi Taylor, who provides the voice of Minnie Mouse, was by his side at the time of his passing.

Allwine had been providing the voice of Disney's world-renowned cartoon mouse since 1977, when he first lent his familiar falsetto to animated segments for The New Mickey Mouse Club. He went on to provide Mickey's voice for such theatrical efforts as Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (198, The Prince and the Pauper (1990), the 1997 Oscar®-nominated short, Runaway Brain, and the direct-to-DVD feature, Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004), etc. His voice has been heard at Disney Theme Parks around the world, on television (Mickey's 60th Birthday, Mickey's MouseWorks, The House of Mouse, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, etc.), at live stage events, and on many radio broadcasts.

Walt Disney himself provided the original sounds and speaking voice for Mickey Mouse starting in 1928 with Mickey's talking debut in Steamboat Willie. Veteran Disney sound effects wizard Jimmy Macdonald assumed speaking duties for the mouse starting in 1947 with Mickey and the Beanstalk (from Fun and Fancy Free), and continued with it until 1977 when his protégé, Allwine, took over the job.

"The main piece of advice that Jim gave me about Mickey helped me keep things in perspective," Allwine recalled. "He said, 'Just remember kid, you're only filling in for the boss.' And that's the way he treated doing Mickey for years and years. From Walt, and now from Jimmy. I just feel like I'm filling in for the boss too. And it really puts the whole job in perspective. Mickey's the real star. You know you just have to love the little guy while you have him, because he won't be yours forever."

"There is a profound sense of loss and sadness throughout our Company today as we mourn the passing of our friend, colleague and Disney Legend Wayne Allwine," said Disney President and CEO Bob Iger. "Wayne dedicated his entire professional life to Disney, and over the last 32 years, gave so much joy, happiness and comfort to so many around the world by giving voice to our most beloved, iconic character, Mickey Mouse. Wayne's great talent, deep compassion, kindness, and gentle way, all of which shone brightly through his alter ego, will be greatly missed."

Born in 1947 in Glendale, California, Allwine was active on stage and screen most of his life, making his first television appearance at age seven as one of the children interviewed by Art Linkletter on his House Party program. While still in high school, he formed his own acoustic music group, The International Singers, which performed in clubs and colleges all over the state. He went on to record with such singers as Dobie Gray and Bobby Vinton, and was a member of The Arrows, a musical group put together by Mike Curb.

In 1966, Allwine opted for a "normal" lifestyle and took a job in the mailroom at The Walt Disney Studios. From there, he worked briefly in Wardrobe, then moved to Audio Post Production and began a 7-1/2 year stint under resident sound effects expert Jimmy MacDonald.

Allwine worked in sound effects editing on Disney films and television shows including Splash (1984), and Three Men and a Baby (1987), as well as Innerspace (1987), Alien Nation (198, and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) for other studios.

He received the Emmy Award and the Golden Reel Award for his contributions to Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories, which he worked on for two years, and a second Golden Reel for his work on The Great Mouse Detective (1986).

For the past twenty years, Allwine was married to Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse and many other popular characters for Disney, The Simpsons, etc. They had their own production company, Taylor-Allwine Associates. Allwine and Taylor were both named Disney Legends in 2008 by The Walt Disney Company, and were immortalized with bronze plaque handprints at the Studio's Legends Plaza in Burbank.

Allwine is survived by Taylor and five children from previous marriages: Erin, Alison, Peter, Christopher, and Joshua; and a grandson, Isaac. Funeral services will be private. Details regarding a life celebration will be announced at a later date. In Allwine's memory, flowers or toys can be sent in Mickey's name to Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, or donations can be made to such children's charities as the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Guide Dogs of America, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

*Guitar_Raph* · 05-24-2009, 08:36 AM

I'm sure up in heaven, Walt Disney's very proud of him as well as being reunited with Rod Roddy (The Mike voice on House of Mouse).

Surprsed he got his start on The 2nd Mickey Mouse Club (Lisa Whelchel, etc.) & never did the 3rd MMC (Tony Lucca, etc.), since that was like SNL for teens.

Wonder what'll happen to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse? Will there be a 4th Mickey Mouse voide?

See you real soon. Why, because we like you.

**Jester** · 05-24-2009, 09:09 AM

I've heard Allwine was grooming his eventual replacement, so I'm sure that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will only be slightly effected.

Man, this sucks. As a fan of voice over acting, Allwine is a true legend.

*Zachatello00* · 05-26-2009, 09:18 PM

I concur Jester. Wayne was a legend. Mickey is one of the hardest voices to nail. He was truly a great talent. I didn't know that he was married to Russi Taylor.

Rest In Peace, Wayne. Y? Because we love you! And we'll miss you...

05-20-2009, 08:38 AM	#1
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Wayne Allwine (Mickey Mouse) has passed away Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Allwine http://thedisneyblog.com/2009/05/19/...disney-legend/ http://www.aprilwinchell.com/2009/05...wayne-allwine/ EDIT: Holy freakin' cheese... I just realized I was wearing a Mickey shirt today.... __________________ Last edited by Ninjinister; 05-20-2009 at 01:40 PM.

05-20-2009, 04:41 PM	#4
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05-21-2009, 12:23 AM	#5
Leonardo Mystic Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 904	Man... That really bites. I practically grew up with his voice as Mickey Mouse. I loved watching Disney cartoons. Isn't it kind of funny that the most recognizable cartoon couple, Mickey and Minnie, was actually married in real life? I can't imagine how his wife is feeling at the moment. __________________ Last edited by Leonardo Mystic; 05-21-2009 at 12:29 AM.

05-21-2009, 12:30 AM	#6
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	It just won't be the same. I always thought it was awesome that the voices of Mickey and Minnie were actually married IRL. Wayne's been voicing Mickey since 1977. He married Russi Taylor (Minnie Mouse) in 1991 (she's been voicing Minnie since 1986). __________________

05-21-2009, 04:15 PM	#8
Ginny Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Steubenville, Ohio Posts: 352	That is tremendously sad. __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"

05-20-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Man, that's sad. He'll be missed. Was he the one who used to voice Mickey Mouse or the one who did it recently?

05-21-2009, 09:20 AM	#7
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I didn't know they were married in real life. Man, he'll be missed. I know now that whoever they get to voice Mickey probably won't sound the same. My condolences go out to his wife, family, and friends.

05-22-2009, 07:57 AM	#9
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Dang it. My mum and I thought that this was pretty sad. A bit hard not to when you've grown up with his voice all your life. My condolences to his family and friends. __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

05-22-2009, 03:07 PM	#10
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Thought you might want to see the post that went out to the internal studios: Wayne Allwine, a veteran Disney voiceover talent and Emmy® Award-winning sound effects editor, who provided the voice of Mickey Mouse for the past 32 years, passed away on Monday (May 18th) at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, from complications due to diabetes. He was 62-years-old. Allwine's wife of 20 years, Russi Taylor, who provides the voice of Minnie Mouse, was by his side at the time of his passing. Allwine had been providing the voice of Disney's world-renowned cartoon mouse since 1977, when he first lent his familiar falsetto to animated segments for The New Mickey Mouse Club. He went on to provide Mickey's voice for such theatrical efforts as Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (198, The Prince and the Pauper (1990), the 1997 Oscar®-nominated short, Runaway Brain, and the direct-to-DVD feature, Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004), etc. His voice has been heard at Disney Theme Parks around the world, on television (Mickey's 60th Birthday, Mickey's MouseWorks, The House of Mouse, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, etc.), at live stage events, and on many radio broadcasts. Walt Disney himself provided the original sounds and speaking voice for Mickey Mouse starting in 1928 with Mickey's talking debut in Steamboat Willie. Veteran Disney sound effects wizard Jimmy Macdonald assumed speaking duties for the mouse starting in 1947 with Mickey and the Beanstalk (from Fun and Fancy Free), and continued with it until 1977 when his protégé, Allwine, took over the job. "The main piece of advice that Jim gave me about Mickey helped me keep things in perspective," Allwine recalled. "He said, 'Just remember kid, you're only filling in for the boss.' And that's the way he treated doing Mickey for years and years. From Walt, and now from Jimmy. I just feel like I'm filling in for the boss too. And it really puts the whole job in perspective. Mickey's the real star. You know you just have to love the little guy while you have him, because he won't be yours forever." "There is a profound sense of loss and sadness throughout our Company today as we mourn the passing of our friend, colleague and Disney Legend Wayne Allwine," said Disney President and CEO Bob Iger. "Wayne dedicated his entire professional life to Disney, and over the last 32 years, gave so much joy, happiness and comfort to so many around the world by giving voice to our most beloved, iconic character, Mickey Mouse. Wayne's great talent, deep compassion, kindness, and gentle way, all of which shone brightly through his alter ego, will be greatly missed." Born in 1947 in Glendale, California, Allwine was active on stage and screen most of his life, making his first television appearance at age seven as one of the children interviewed by Art Linkletter on his House Party program. While still in high school, he formed his own acoustic music group, The International Singers, which performed in clubs and colleges all over the state. He went on to record with such singers as Dobie Gray and Bobby Vinton, and was a member of The Arrows, a musical group put together by Mike Curb. In 1966, Allwine opted for a "normal" lifestyle and took a job in the mailroom at The Walt Disney Studios. From there, he worked briefly in Wardrobe, then moved to Audio Post Production and began a 7-1/2 year stint under resident sound effects expert Jimmy MacDonald. Allwine worked in sound effects editing on Disney films and television shows including Splash (1984), and Three Men and a Baby (1987), as well as Innerspace (1987), Alien Nation (198, and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) for other studios. He received the Emmy Award and the Golden Reel Award for his contributions to Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories, which he worked on for two years, and a second Golden Reel for his work on The Great Mouse Detective (1986). For the past twenty years, Allwine was married to Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse and many other popular characters for Disney, The Simpsons, etc. They had their own production company, Taylor-Allwine Associates. Allwine and Taylor were both named Disney Legends in 2008 by The Walt Disney Company, and were immortalized with bronze plaque handprints at the Studio's Legends Plaza in Burbank. Allwine is survived by Taylor and five children from previous marriages: Erin, Alison, Peter, Christopher, and Joshua; and a grandson, Isaac. Funeral services will be private. Details regarding a life celebration will be announced at a later date. In Allwine's memory, flowers or toys can be sent in Mickey's name to Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, or donations can be made to such children's charities as the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Guide Dogs of America, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

05-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#11
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	I'm sure up in heaven, Walt Disney's very proud of him as well as being reunited with Rod Roddy (The Mike voice on House of Mouse). Surprsed he got his start on The 2nd Mickey Mouse Club (Lisa Whelchel, etc.) & never did the 3rd MMC (Tony Lucca, etc.), since that was like SNL for teens. Wonder what'll happen to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse? Will there be a 4th Mickey Mouse voide? See you real soon. Why, because we like you. __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks! Last edited by Guitar_Raph; 11-08-2015 at 09:28 PM.

05-24-2009, 09:09 AM	#12
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I've heard Allwine was grooming his eventual replacement, so I'm sure that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will only be slightly effected. Man, this sucks. As a fan of voice over acting, Allwine is a true legend. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-26-2009, 09:18 PM	#13
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	I concur Jester. Wayne was a legend. Mickey is one of the hardest voices to nail. He was truly a great talent. I didn't know that he was married to Russi Taylor. Rest In Peace, Wayne. Y? Because we love you! And we'll miss you... __________________ "You're still news!"