My heart right now! Russi Taylor, who is the iconic voice behind the forever-loved Minnie Mouse, has passed away at the age of 75.

 

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Bob Iger, who is Disney’s Chairman and CEO, confirmed the news this weekend in a heartfelt statement that was posted on the company’s Twitter page.  The statement read, “Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor. For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world — a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere.  We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to everything that she did. It was a privilege to have known her and an honor to have worked with her and we take comfort in the knowledge that her work will continue to entertain and inspire for generations to come. Russi will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to her family and friends, along with our deepest condolences.”

 

 

 

Russi was married to the late Wayne Allwine, actor and the voice of Mickey Mouse.  According to Entertainment Tonight, “Outside of Disney, she also voiced Baby Gonzo in the Muppet Babies, Pebbles Flintstone, Duchess the Cat in the movie Babe, Martin Prince and twins Sherri and Terri on The Simpsons, among others.”

 

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Russi once said, “I never wanted to be famous.  The characters I do are famous, and that’s fine for me.”

 

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R.I.P. Russi Taylor!

 

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