Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans will be saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Renaday, the voice behind Master Splinter. Aged 89, the actor appears to have passed due to natural causes this past Sunday, at his home in Burbank, California.
Having begun his career in both films and television in 1961, Renaday featured in various minor roles. It wasn't until the arrival of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1987 where the actor would find recognition, providing the voice for Hamato Yoshi, better known as Master Splinter. Renaday would continue to voice the character until 1996, also providing the voice of Leatherhead and various other characters during this period.
Townsend Coleman, the original voice actor of Michelangelo would take time to remember Renaday, taking to X to share the following statement:
Folks, I’m devastated this morning to learn of the passing yesterday of our dear sensei, Peter Renaday. Pete was one of the most genuine, salt of the earth people I have ever known and I will miss him dearly. I had the privilege of visiting with him a month ago and he was as… pic.twitter.com/B1KsTX9kaN
— Townsend Coleman (@IBTALKN) September 10, 2024
Though Renaday is most known for his contributions to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the actor would also lend his voice to various well known projects. Amongst these are the likes of Batman: The Animated Series, Gargoyles, Superman: The Animated Series and Transformers. Additionally Renaday would also voice various characters in video games, featuring in the likes of Assassin's Creed and Dragon Age: Origins.
I'd like to extend my sincere condolences to Peter Renaday’s family and friends during this sad time.
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