Peter Fernandez passes away

  Frederick Linsmeyer • July 15, 2010 • Anime

The anime world lost a familiar voice today, as actor Peter Fernandez passed away from complications due to lung cancer.

Fernandez was best known for his role in the English version of Speed Racer as not only the titular character, but as Racer X and various other roles. Fernandez also lent his voice in other series, such as Astro Boy, Gigantor, Marine Boy, and Lupin III.

Fernandez was 83 years old.

Source: Anime News Network

About Frederick Linsmeyer

A regular beer-drinking, hockey-watching, snow-shovelling Canadian, Frederick, aka Nephrus, loves his anime. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Frederick runs amok between his hometown and Chicago, IL spending time with friends, at anime conventions and looking for some good burgers or sushi.

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