Legendary voice actor Jim Ward dies at 66 after Alzheimer’s battle
Jim Ward, the renowned voice actor known for roles in Fairly OddParents and Ratchett & Clank, has passed away at the age of 66. He left us on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease that spanned eight years. His career, which spanned decades, left an indelible mark on animation, gaming, and film.
Ward's career took off in the early 1990s when he voiced Peter Parker in the 1993 game Spider-Man Vs. The Kingpin. Over the years, he became a familiar voice in both animation and video games. Fans recognized him as Captain Quark in the Ratchett & Clank series, as well as roles in Star Wars and Marvel projects.
Jim Ward passed away at Silverado Beverly Place Memory Care in Los Angeles due to complications from advanced Alzheimer’s. His contributions to animation, gaming, and radio remain widely remembered. The industry has lost a versatile performer whose work reached audiences across multiple generations.
