Wayne Allwine, who served as the voice of Mickey Mouse for 32 years, died yesterday of complications from diabetes, according to the Walt Disney Company. He was 62.
I met Wayne & his wife Russi some time ago. At first glance, he looked like a mean & tough biker dude. Then when I heard Mickey’s voice come out of his mouth, I felt this immense feeling of not only relief, but joy, sentiment & love.
He was such a kind, wonderful man & it’s very hard to come to terms with the fact that he’s actually gone. I, along with so many others, will miss him dearly.
He was the third voice of Mickey and in all honesty the best next to James McDonald.
I’m curious how his replacement will sound.
He was such a kind, wonderful man & it’s very hard to come to terms with the fact that he’s actually gone. I, along with so many others, will miss him dearly.