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Beloved Voice Actor Jim Ward Passes Away at 66

12/12/2025

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Jim Ward Passes Away

Jim Ward, voice actor for The Fairly OddParents and Ratchet & Clank, died December 10, 2025, at 66 from complications of advanced Alzheimer's disease.
His wife, Janice, confirmed the death after it was first announced by former co-host Stephanie Miller.
Ward's four-decade career included many animated series and video games.
He earned a Daytime Emmy in 2009.

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Wenne Davis Struck

Wenne Alton Davis, a 60-year-old actor, died on December 8, 2025, in New York City.
Davis was struck by a 2023 Cadillac XT6 while crossing West 53rd Street and Broadway.
The driver, a 61-year-old man, remained at the scene as the investigation continues.
Davis's agent called them a "bright light" with a deep love for New York.
Their last on-screen appearance was in a 2023 episode of the series.

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Historical Context

The late 20th century saw a surge in animated television, exemplified by "The Fairly OddParents," which debuted in 2001. Voice actor Jim Ward significantly shaped this genre, winning a Daytime Emmy in 2009. The tragic death of Wenne Alton Davis in 2025 underscores persistent pedestrian safety issues in urban areas like New York, highlighting the need for better traffic regulations.

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Jim Ward Passes Away

Jim Ward, voice actor for The Fairly OddParents and Ratchet & Clank, died December 10, 2025, at 66 from complications of advanced Alzheimer's disease.
His wife, Janice, confirmed the death after it was first announced by former co-host Stephanie Miller.
Ward's four-decade career included many animated series and video games.
He earned a Daytime Emmy in 2009.

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