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Life is often described as a fleeting flame, here one moment and gone the next. This unfortunate reality was tragically reminded with the recent passing of actor Mark Dodson, a beloved voice in the worlds of Star Wars and Gremlins, at the age of 64.
Dodson’s absence will be deeply felt by fans and colleagues alike. His legacy, however, will live on through the characters he brought to life with his exceptional voice-acting talent.
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Mark Dodson Passed Away Due To A Massive Heart Attack While Sleeping
Mark Dodson was attending a horror convention event in Evansville, Indiana, said her daughter toTMZ.The voice actor suffered a “massive heart attack” while sleeping, resulting in his unfortunate demise at the age of 64. The news was shared by the organizers of the horror con. They took toFacebookto share the sad news.
“We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Mark Dodson last night. Mark was not only a talented voice actor but also a cherished member of the horror community.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans during this incredibly difficult time. We hope that you can take a moment out of your day to reflect on the joy and laughter that Mark brought into the world His legacy will live on through his work.Rest in peace, Mark. You will be remembered and missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you and experiencing your talent.” –Evansville Horror Con on Facebook
Speaking toTMZ,Dodson’s daughter also exclaimed that her father “never ceased making (her) proud.”
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Mark Dodson Was Known For Star Wars and The Gremlins
Mark Dodson had his breakout role inStar Wars: Return of the Jedi.He voiced Salacious B. Crumb, the shabby partner of crime lord Jabba The Hutt. In the grand fight between Luke andAnakin Skywalker, Crumb was almost nothing. But, Dodson’s great voice made this character a memorable one.
AfterStar Wars,he landed work inGremlins (1984).He voiced Mogwai in the movie which led to a generation of kids trying to imitate his voice at the time. Speaking toTMZ,Dodson’s rep said that“his unique voice and sound to each character and script he touched.”
Besides these two movies,he also lent his voice toDay of the Dead,Gremlins 2, andStar Wars: The Force Awakens.He also worked on commercials and video games likeGhostrunner II, Bendy and the Dark Revival,andLego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
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