Jim Ward dead at 66: Oddlevents Voice Actor battled Alzheimer’s

Nickelodeon Voice actor Jim Ward he is dead. He was 66.

Warden died on Wednesday, December 10, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease, the actor’s wife, Janice Wardhe told TMZ on Thursday, December 11.

Jim has voiced many characters on popular shows, including Oddylents fit, ratchet & clank, resident evil 4, Spider-Man vs The Kingpin and more. (Jim portrayed Doug Dimmadome and Chet Ubetch Unpleasant, and QWARK on Ratchet & clank.We are divided

Jim was reunited Stephanie MillerAnonymous radio show.

“One of the saddest messages I’ve ever received from Mrs. Jim’s wonderful ward,” Miller wrote via X on Wednesday. “‘Our beautiful voice umply as Step was ordained by Jim Ward, passed away today at 10:45 AM. Can you please Stefazi? Thank you, Janice.'”

He continued, “our good friend, Jim Ward, passed away yesterday. We will spend the morning remembering his brilliance.”

Several national fans expressed their condolences in the comments section.

“I’m sorry for your loss,” X replied. “Mr. Ward was an important part of my childhood as the voice of Captain Qwark. I wish the family the best.”

Jim, who retired in 2021 amid his battle with Alzheimer’s, previously had a streak of getting his big break.

“The one that started me on that thing, well, I got a tape record of my 13th birthday,” Jim said in a 2016 interview. “That was right there They are copycats come out with all those who are oppressed in that. [I was like]’Oh, I can do that.’ “

His long list of credits, Jim was very happy to work in 1998 Secret files for decorated dogs.

He recalled: “We were all playing dogs, and I was sitting in the middle of the group with the monkey. In the middle Mick DOLEN and Adam West. “

While appearing James Arnold TaylorThe podcast of the podcast, the star of the voice Larry Morgan He has called Jim’s work an “art form” itself.

“It’s great watching Jim Ward in the studio doing Captain Qwark. It’s a dance [and] “You do these good things,” said Morgan. We can all do ‘Jim did’ [voice] But not Jim. “

Jim, at the time, explained that doing so involved a combination of sound and physicality.

“You have to, explore, take on the body of the character,” he said at the time.

In the hours since his death, many of Jim’s fans have shared emotional tributes on social media.

“The voice of some of the most quoted characters in the world Not very pleasant it’s gone. Rip Jim Ward, “one fan wrote an X, as another added,” another great 90kids legend. “

A third answered, “I grew up with Jim’s ward on my TV screen playing one of the greatest video games of all time, Ratchet & Clank. Rest in peace, Captain Qwark. “

Others commented that they would never forget Jim’s contributions to the children’s cartoons they watched.

“Jim Wade brought more character and cartoonish passion to the part,” a social media user recalled. “He will be forever missed, and he will always be remembered by those who smile.”

One was remembered, “saying many of Jim’s words and ideas made every day first with joy and laughter.”

Others were saddened to learn that Nick’s beloved voice actors had died within a week, referring to Jimmy Neutron‘ Jeff Garcia. Garcia also died on Wednesday after suffering a brain aneurysm and a stroke. He was 50 years old.