The news of the death of Nancy MacKenzie, known as the voice of Marge Simpson in Spanish, shocked the dubbing community and fans.
Nancy MacKenzie, voice of Marge Simpson in Latin America, dies
On June 17, the death of the 81-year-old interpreter was announced.
The news came through social networks and thanks to some of his colleagues in the industry, such as Humberto Velez (who voices Homer Simpson), Claudia Motta and Patricia Acevedo (Spanish voices of Bart and Lisa Simpson respectively).
“It is with deep sadness that we announce to the ‘Simpson daughters’, Lisa and Bart, the passing of our beloved mom, Marge Simpson (Nancy MacKenzie). Rest in peace, we will never forget you,” Mota wrote on his Facebook profile.
The “patriarch” of the yellow family said goodbye to his girlfriend with a message on Facebook: “Many hours together, work, travel. A lifetime. Your passing hurts me a lot, but I celebrate the way you enjoy yourself, you are free, you live life to the fullest. (…) You were, are and will be a fundamental part of my most important work. You are many things. You are my wife Marge.’
Similarly, Velez thanked Nancy MacKenzie for “always listening to me, the laughter, the conversations, the confidence, going through this part of life with me.”
At this time, the cause of Nancy MacKenzie’s death is unknown.
Other characters dubbed by Nancy MacKenzie in Spanish
Although Marge Simpson, who she voiced in the first 15 seasons of “The Simpsons,” was the most memorable role in Nancy MacKenzie’s career, she had other notable roles such as Cruella de Vil, Daphne from “Scooby -Do”, Sailor. Galaxy from ‘Sailor Moon’, Miss Keane from ‘The Powerpuff Girls’, Trinity from ‘The Matrix’ movie, among others.
According to various media outlets, Nancy MacKenzie was originally from Peru but moved to Mexico in her twenties where she developed as a television and voice actress.
In addition to his work in the dubbing world, he appeared in a number of soap operas throughout his career.
Fans say goodbye to Nancy MacKenzie, the voice of Marge Simpson in Latin Spanish
The news of the death of the actress did not only shock her colleagues. Fans also mourned his death.
Through social networks, thousands of Simpsons fans expressed their grief over the death of Nancy MacKenzie.
In particular, the tributes in the form of editions made by the fans stood out, as well as the publications of their favorite moments of Marge Simpson.
Source: univision
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