Will Ryan, best known for voicing Disney characters such as Willie the Giant and Peg-Leg Pete, is no more. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan died on November 19 after a short battle with cancer. He was 72. The news of Ryan's demise was shared by his talent agent, Nery Lemus. Jason Davis, 'Recess' Voice Actor, Dies at 35.

"The world is a little less bright tonight with the passing of Will Ryan. As much as he was known to many of you as a Disney icon, voice-over legend, gun twirling cowboy, musician/songwriter, a brilliant comedic actor, along with a list of credits that don't even touch the essence of what he accomplished... he was my friend," Lemus said in a statement. Chris Ayres, Known for Being the Voice Behind ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Villain Frieza, Dies at 56.

Born in 1949, Ryan began his performance career providing voices for short animated projects including Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore and the Oscar-nominated animated film Mickey's Christmas Carol. Ryan is survived by his wife, Nancy Niparko Ryan, and siblings Patty Ryan, Marsha Ryan Russo, and George Ryan.

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