Dave Mallow, the voice actor best known for his role as Baboo in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has passed away at the age of 67.
According to a source close to the family, Mallow died on Tuesday while in hospice care at the MonteCedro Senior Living Community in Altadena, California.Mallow’s declining health in recent years had been noted by those close to him, and while his death is deeply saddening, it was not entirely unexpected.
In addition to his iconic role in Power Rangers, Mallow also lent his voice to various characters in the English dub of Digimon and contributed to numerous anime projects as a writer and director. His work extended to video games, with notable roles in World of Warcraft: Legion, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, and Diablo III.
Joshua Seth, famous for his role as Tai in Digimon, shared that Mallow played a significant part in launching his career after the two collaborated on The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee. Seth emphasized Mallow’s importance in helping to popularize the anime genre in the United States.
Mallow is survived by his older sister, Marilyn, who resides at the same senior living community.
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