19 June 2024 04:23 am Views - 53
The actress who voiced Marge Simpson in Latin America has died.
Nancy MacKenzie, who voiced the beloved cartoon character in the first 15 series, died aged 81.
The Peruvian-Mexican voice-over artist also dubbed Trinity in The Matrix amongst her other roles.
Her death was announced on social media by the Latin American voice artists of Lisa and Bart, Patricia Acevedo and Claudia Motta.
‘With profound sorrow, the Simpson children (Lisa and Bart) announce the death of our beloved mum, Marge Simpson (Nancy MacKenzie).
‘Rest in peace, we will never forget you,’ they wrote, alongside a montage of pictures over the years.
Homer voice actor Humberto Vélez also paid tribute to his co-star, writing on X: ‘[We spent] many hours together, working and travelling. A lifetime.
‘Your passing hurts me very much, but I celebrate your love of life, of being free and living life fully.’
He added, in translation: ‘Thank you for the laughter, the debates, the confidences. Thank you for going through this part of life with me. You were, are and will be a fundamental part of the most important work project of my work.’
Over her decades-long career, MacKenzie dubbed hundreds of characters and also starred in many Mexican soap operas.
She became a stage and TV actress after moving to Mexico, and voiced over Hollywood stars including Sigourney Weaver and Judi Dench.
She also voiced Disney villain Crusella de Vil and Scooby-Doo’s Daphne. (Metro)