Dave Mallow, celebrated for his contributions to the voice acting world, has died at the age of 76 following a period under hospice care.
According to The Standard, veteran voice actor Dave Mallow, renowned for his roles in Power Rangers and numerous animated series, passed away on Tuesday while in hospice care at the age of 76.
The American voice talent, who spent his final days at the MonteCedro Senior Living Community in Altadena, California, left behind a remarkable legacy spanning multiple decades in the entertainment industry. His health had reportedly been deteriorating in recent years, as confirmed by former colleagues.
Before establishing himself as a prominent voice actor, Mallow dedicated 12 years to radio broadcasting, working across the Midwest and New York City markets. His career took a significant turn when he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue voice acting opportunities.
Mallow's breakthrough role came in 1993 when he landed the part of Baboo, a memorable villain in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. His portrayal of the character continued through 138 episodes until 1999, marking one of the longest-running roles of his career.
His involvement with the Power Rangers franchise extended beyond the original series, as he contributed his voice talents to various spin-offs including Power Rangers in Space, Power Rangers Zeo, and Power Rangers Time Force.
The versatile performer made significant contributions to the world of Japanese animation, lending his voice to numerous beloved characters. His work included roles in popular series such as Digimon: Digital Monsters, Naruto, and Yu-Gi-Oh!
A fan paying tribute on the social media platform X shared:
Rest in Peace Dave Mallow, best known for Angemon and his evolutions as well as other digimon plus Rita's henchman Baboo from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and other monsters of the week
Mallow's talent extended into the gaming industry, where he voiced characters in major video game franchises, including Call of Duty, Battleship, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Final Fantasy. His expertise wasn't limited to voice acting, as he also worked as a writer and director on various anime projects.
Another fan expressed their grief on social media:
Heartbroken to hear of the passing of veteran voice actor Dave Mallow, he was one of the cornerstones of my childhood with Digimon, Power Rangers & FLCL, rest in peace and thank you for the memories
The voice acting community has lost one of its most versatile performers whose work touched multiple generations of viewers and gamers. His contributions to various franchises helped shape the landscape of dubbed animation and video game voice-overs.
Dave Mallow, the talented voice actor who brought life to numerous animated characters and video game personalities, died at 76 while receiving hospice care at MonteCedro Senior Living Community in Altadena, California.
His passing on Tuesday marked the end of a remarkable career that began in radio and evolved into voice acting, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry through his work in Power Rangers, animated series, and video games. He is survived by his older sister, Marilyn, who resides at the same senior living facility.
