JOE ALASKEY – CANCER

Joe Alaskey was one of Mel Blanc’s successors. He took over the legendary voice talent and continued to give life to famous cartoon characters, such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, and many others. Aside from lending his voice in famous TV shows and films, he had also been a renowned voice actor for video games. To put it simply, his voice was his primary investment for his success in the industry.

Aside from voice acting, Joe was also known for being a talented comedian. If he was not working in the studio, he could often be seen making the comedy bar rounds in Hollywood. Such was his passion for the craft. Joe also appeared in a number of TV shows over the years, including Out of this World, Couch Potatoes, and The New Hollywood Squares. Unfortunately, he passed away on February 3, 2016, from the clutches of a deadly disease, cancer.