Carlos del Campo, Voice of Slinky and C-3PO in Mexico, Dies at 67
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Carlos del Campo, a prominent voice actor in Mexico and Latin America, has died at age 67.
- He was known for iconic roles including Slinky in "Toy Story" and C-3PO in "Star Wars."
- Del Campo's career spanned over three decades, encompassing film, television, anime, and video games.
Carlos del Campo, the beloved voice behind iconic characters like Slinky in "Toy Story" and C-3PO in "Star Wars," has passed away at the age of 67. His family announced his death on Sunday via social media, marking the end of a distinguished career that left an indelible mark on generations of audiences in Mexico and Latin America.
Rest in peace legend
With a career spanning more than three decades, Del Campo became one of the most recognized figures in Latin American voice acting. His distinctive voice graced countless films, series, anime, and video games, becoming a cherished part of the childhood and youth of millions. Beyond his most famous roles, he also voiced characters such as Tywin Lannister in "Game of Thrones," Professor Souichi Tomoe in "Sailor Moon," and Gin Ichimaru in "Bleach."
A great voice actor, rest in peace, and from now on a legend is born.
While the exact cause of death was not immediately disclosed, it is known that Del Campo had been facing serious health issues. These health challenges had previously led him to step away from voice work, including "Toy Story 5," and ultimately prompted his retirement from the recording booth.
It was an honor to follow his work. Thank you very much for all the characters you gave us.
In addition to his extensive voice acting work, Del Campo was also a director, announcer, and singer. He contributed to various musical themes and choruses for Disney animated productions. Friends and fans have flooded social media with tributes, celebrating his immense legacy and expressing their grief. Messages like "Rest in peace legend" and "Your voice will be remembered forever" reflect the profound impact he had on the entertainment industry and the hearts of his audience.
The sky has a new star now, the brightest one.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.