‘Fairly OddParents’ Voice Actor Jim Ward Dies
Jim Ward's health declined after severe COVID-19 paralysis leading to advanced Alzheimer's, ending the career of the beloved voice behind iconic animated and video game characters.
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Beloved veteran voice actor dies at 66 following declining health
Veteran voice actor Jim Ward, known for iconic roles such as Doug Dimmadome in The Fairly OddParents and Captain Qwark in Ratchet & Clank, has died at age 66 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
One of the most recognizable voices from your childhood just died, and it was too soon
Beloved voice actor Jim Ward, whose work defined some of the best cartoon and video game characters of our time, has died at the age of 66 due to complications from advanced Alzheimer’s. This is a tough loss for anyone who grew up enjoying animated shows and diving deep into console gaming, because Ward’s voice was seriously everywhere. If you spent any time watching Nickelodeon, you absolutely know his work. Ward was the man behind iconic chara…
‘Fairly OddParents’ voice actor Jim Ward dies
Nickelodeon has lost another voice actor.
Guild Wars 2 fans lament the passing of actor Jim Ward, who played Tybalt Leftpaw, among many other voice roles
The Guild Wars 2 dev team and community are in mourning this week, as voice actor Jim Ward, who played as the character Tybalt Leftpaw, has passed away at age 66. News was first shared by radio host Stephanie Miller, who had Ward on a co-host for multiple years, though his primary job was bringing […]
The world of animation laments the death of Jim Ward, a well-known voice actor who died on December 10, 2025 at the age of 66, due to complications stemming from advanced Alzheimer’s, as confirmed by his wife. Ward became an emblematic figure by playing characters like Doug Dimmadome and Pepe Veraz in the original version of The Magic Godfathers, as well as participating in Ben 10, Ratchet & Clank and multiple video games and animated series tha…
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