Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Actors We've Lost Over the Years

20 Legendary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Actors Who Died, Remembering the TMNT Stars We've Lost in 2026. Discover the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cast members who have sadly passed away and look back at the unforgettable actors and voices behind the original TMNT cartoon, classic Ninja Turtles movies, and beloved animated series. First appearing on television in 1987, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became one of the most iconic animated franchises of all time, following Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo as they battled Shredder and the Foot Clan under the guidance of Master Splinter. From the original 1987 cartoon to the 1990 live-action movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, TMNT (2007), and the newer animated series, these performers helped bring the Turtles' world to life. In this video, we remember James Avery as Shredder, Peter Renaday as Master Splinter, David Warner as Professor Jordan Perry, Gilbert Gottfried as Kraang Subprime, Paul Reubens as Sir Malachi, Rachael Lillis as Tomoe Ame, Mako as Splinter, Tony Jay as Lord Dregg, Robert Forster as Jack J. Kurtzman, René Auberjonois as Professor Chumley, Peter Cullen as Napoleon and other characters, and many more memorable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actors and voice artists. See which TMNT actors have passed away, remember the legendary stars we lost over the years, and discover the remarkable careers behind some of your favorite childhood characters. From famous Hollywood actors and classic cartoon voices to forgotten guest stars, these performers also helped shape beloved franchises like Transformers, Pokémon, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Star Trek, and Mortal Kombat. If you enjoy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles nostalgia, TMNT cast then and now, classic cartoons from the 1980s and 1990s, legendary voice actors, Hollywood stars we've lost, and remembering the television shows and movies we grew up watching, like, comment, and subscribe for more unforgettable entertainment stories. #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #TMNT #TMNTCast #VoiceActors #HollywoodLegends