Digimon & Power Rangers Actor Dave Mallow Dies at 76

The anime industry owes much of its success to the tireless efforts and commitment of voice actors like Dave Mallow, who served as a cornerstone for the medium’s growth. Sadly, we must announce that Mallow, aged 76, has passed away. This news was first shared by fellow voice actor Dorothy Fahn. A renowned figure in anime franchises such as Digimon, Hunter x Hunter, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, The Seven Deadly Sins, and many others, Mallow’s impact on the entertainment world will be long remembered as fans and creators alike come together to honor his legacy.

To provide a summary of Mallow’s career, he entered the voice acting industry in 1984 and established himself as a versatile talent, appearing not just in anime but also video games and live-action series. In the Power Rangers universe, Mallow voiced the character “Baboo,” who served as Rita Repulsa’s underling and provided comic relief for much of the series. This role saw Baboo bridging the gap between Western and Japanese versions of the show, with various actors contributing to the character over time. In the Digimon universe, Mallow gave life to characters such as Angemon, Nanimon, Vilemon, Gekomon, Togemon, and numerous others. Additionally, he has lent his voice to characters in video game franchises like Street Fighter’s Akuma, Samurai Warriors’ Ieyasu Tokugawa, Klonoa’s Joker, World of Warcraft’s Meathook, and many more.

Dave Mallow’s Departure

I recently came across the sad news shared by fellow voice actor Dorothy Fahn on social media – she announced that her long-time friend and colleague, Dave Mallow, had passed away at the age of 76. Here’s how Fahn expressed her condolences: “I just learned that our dear voiceover companion Dave Mallow has left us at the age of 76. We have known him since ‘Honeybee Hutch.’ May he find eternal peace.

Based on reports from TMZ, Dave Mallow had been living at MonteCedro Senior Living Community in California, receiving hospice care due to health issues he faced in recent times. Additionally, Digimon voice actor Joshua Seth shared his thoughts, mentioning that Mallow played a significant role in boosting his own career. Seth expresses his wish for fans and creators alike to remember Dave Mallow as one of the influential voice actors who contributed to the growth of anime in North America.

Our thoughts are with Dave Mallow’s friends and family during this difficult time.

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2025-03-12 18:14