R.I.P. Bob Papenbrook

[Forever Knight]

From Variety:

Character and voice actor Bob Papenbrook died March 17 from complications arising from a chronic lung condition. He was 50.
A memorial service will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m. at the House of Champions, 17228 Saticoy St., Van Nuys.

Born in San Diego, Papenbrook performed in more than 200 movies, TV shows, plays, videogames, radio, and commercial spots. He did voices for numerous Japanese shows and films, including "Power Rangers," "VR Troopers," "Digimon," and "Cowboy Bebop." He also appeared on TV shows including "Boston Public," "The Chronicle," and "JAG."

He taught martial arts for 10 years, serving as a kickboxing coach.

He is survived by his life companion, Debbie Rothstein; son Bryce, a voice actor; his mother and father and a brother.

(He was credited on the various Saban series as Bob Pappenbrook and, of course, is known by most of us as the voice of Rito Revolto on Power Rangers and Shadow Borg on BeetleBorgs, among other characters.)

This is seriously a sad moment for the old school PR fans. He was an awesome voice actor. :bawling:

 

[nickraman]

Shimata! I loved his VA in Digimon for Shibumi in Season 3!

Damn, first Thuy Trang, now this guy...damn it!

 

[Z-Unit]

Let the memory of this great man be left in our hearts for ever.As the soul of Bob Papenbrook makes it's way up to the heavens, always keep in mind what a great man he was.Cry, sob, let out your pain of this great lose to the earth..as when you die, your companions and others who known you would do the same for you when you parish and your ashes return to the earth.The next time you hear Rito Revolto's voice shout out into the galaxy as she is defeated in another battle against the Power Rangers, keep in mind the great person who gave his talented voice abilities to serve us..

 

[UltraMatt]

I love Rito Revolto. Now everytime I watch Turbo I'll cry.

And for the record, I won't cry cos it's "bad", Turbo is actually one of my fave series of Power Rangers.

RIP Bob

 

[Keith Justice]

R.I.P, Rito.... *bows head*

 

[Skyknight]

Shadowborg?!:bawling:

 

[Horoko]

CAPTAIN BLUE AND RITO ARE DEAD!?!?

BUT...BUT! He's...

Oh my god...this is absoultely HORRIBLE.

Rest In Piece, Bob.

 

[ForeverRed]

Wow... that is so sad.

Rest In Peace, Rito.

 

[Black Ranger RX]

R.I.P, Rito Revolto. :nono:

 

[Bouken Black]

I forgot to post this. I heard about it on the 19th but didnt believe it. Dayum, FK beat me.