From worstpreviews, Veteran Disney voiceover talent Wayne Allwine, who provided the voice of Mickey Mouse for the past 32 years, died May 18th in Los Angeles from complications to diabetes. He was 62.
He first lent his voice to Disney's world-renowned cartoon mouse in 1977 for animated segments of "The New Mickey Mouse Club." He went on to provide Mickey's voice for such toons as "Mickey's Christmas Carol" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."
Allwine and his wife, Russi Taylor, longtime voice of Minnie Mouse, both received the Disney Legend kudo in 2008.
"Wayne not only gave voice to the character of Mickey but gave him a heart and soul as well," said Roy E. Disney, director emeritus and consultant for Disney. "He did an incredible job bringing emotion, humor and appeal to the character, and superbly carried on the tradition originated by my Uncle Walt."
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, three sons and a grandson.
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