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exotix
02-04-2016, 06:16 PM
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Joe Alaskey, Voice Behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Dies

http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/joe-alaskey-voice-behind-bugs-bunny-daffy-duck-dies-63-n511176

He was 63.

Joe Alaskey, a prolific voice actor best known for portraying Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other beloved "Looney Tunes" characters, died Wednesday of cancer.

The Troy, New York, native, was a master impressionist who began with bit roles on television sitcoms. But his first major voice acting role came in 1988's "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," playing Yosemite Sam and Foghorn Leghorn, according to his official website (http://www.joealaskey.com/).

After legendary voice actor and comedian Mel Blanc died in 1989, Alaskey became a go-to voice for various Warner Bros. projects involving the "Looney Tunes" characters.

http://media3.s-nbcnews.com/j/newscms/2016_05/1403271/160204-voice-artist-joe-alaskey-yh-1004a_06a7f49de8ff7cfb079acdc1e02efcc9.nbcnews-ux-2880-1000.jpg

Dr. Who
02-04-2016, 06:18 PM
Rip.

JDubya
02-04-2016, 06:21 PM
Wonder if Billy West can do those voices.

exotix
02-04-2016, 06:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGRLzrP_ZoQ

Tricia
02-04-2016, 06:40 PM
That's sad. I loved Looney Tunes.

del
02-04-2016, 06:58 PM
i'm sorry he's dead, but the voices of bugs and daffy will forever be mel blanc.

Mac-7
02-04-2016, 07:06 PM
This place is turning into the obituary forum.

exotix
02-04-2016, 07:12 PM
This place is turning into the obituary forum.Well c'mon Mac, sometimes they drop like flies and other times they live long and fruitful lives ...