The legendary voice actor Tom Wyner has passed away at the age of 77, leaving the whole Power Rangers fandom in shock. Known for his excellent and memorable work in projects like Power Rangers, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, Ghost in the Shell, etc., Wyner was an ultimate favorite among a massive anime fanbase. However, his death has left many in a state of mourning.
Here are all the details about Tom Wyner and his death.
Tom Wyner passes away at 77, claims report
Giving fans shocking news, Mobile Monicker, said to be Tom Wyner’s agency, made an emotional post on X (formerly Twitter) on July 10. In the post, Mobile Monicker wrote, “Tom Wyner has passed away. Our prayers go out to his family.” The agency also shared photos of the legendary voice actor, along with a brief statement.
In the statement, Wyner’s agency mourned his death and stated, “It is with a heavy heart that we write that client Tom Weiner (known as Tom Wyner) has passed away at the age of 77.” However, the exact date and cause of his death currently remain unknown, as per reports.
Wyner received immense fame for his work in animation projects. He bagged his debut voice role in Lupin the 3rd Part II animation series, as per Comic book Resources. Additionally, he also featured in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Street Fighter II V, Digimon Adventure, and Ghost in the Shell. However, Tom Wyner’s most memorable work remains in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, in which he voiced almost 30 villains. Apart from being a qualified voice artist, Wyner also took the ADR’s chair and has worked with Saban Entertainment for over 20 years, according to Mobile Monicker.
Remembering Wyner as a significant part of their childhood, a user on Reddit wrote, “He was one of the greats. Robotech, Digimon, Power Rangers. His voice was everywhere in the 1980s and 1990s.”