Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dies at 56

Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dies at 56

McFarland had brain tumor removed in January 2025, was diagnosed with glioblastoma in August 2025

Dragon Ball Z & One Piece Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dies at 56

Mike McFarland, the beloved voice behind Master Roshi and Buggy the Clown in One Piece, died after a battle with brain cancer. The veteran anime performer built a career across several major English dubs and became a familiar name to generations of fans. McFarland died Wednesday at a Dallas care facility, surrounded by friends and […]

Mike McFarland, Dragon Ball, One Piece & Attack on Titan Star, Dies at 56

Mike McFarland, the iconic voice behind Master Roshi, Yajirobe, Jean Kirstein, Buggy the Clown and more has sadly passed at the age of 56

Mike McFarland, Prolific 'Dragon Ball Z' and 'One Piece' Voice Actor, Dies at 56

The Funimation-era voice actor and Crunchyroll English dub script writer and director passed away following a battle with brain cancer.

'One Piece' Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dead at 56

Mike McFarland -- a voice actor who recorded English dubs of famous anime -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed. Brina Palencia -- Mike's friend who organized a GoFundMe for him amid his health issues -- tells TMZ ... Mike died Wednesday after a battle…

Mike McFarland, Dragon Ball and One Piece Voice Actor, Dies: Cause of Death and Net Worth

Mike McFarland left a lasting mark on generations of anime fans and a legacy of characters that grant pop culture icons around the world