Legendary Voice of Star Fox 64 Jock Blaney Passes Away at 76
The gaming world is saying goodbye to one of the most iconic voices of the 90s. Jock Blaney, who voiced the character Wolf O'Donnell in the 1997 classic Star Fox 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on March 19, 2026. The sad news was confirmed by the artist's family and close circle, while fans are sharing messages of condolence for the legendary voice actor on social media.
Jock Blaney not only lent his voice to Wolf O'Donnell, the leader of the Star Wolf team, but also portrayed other important characters in the game such as Bill Grey and the first level boss Granga. Starting his career in radio broadcasting, Blaney was one of the rare talents who had the chance to be trained by the legendary voice acting icon Mel Blanc (the voice of Looney Tunes). This deep-rooted training explains why his performance in Star Fox 64 was so charismatic and unforgettable.
Star Fox 64 revolutionized gaming history as one of the first console games to feature full voice acting. The line "Can't let you do that, Star Fox!", delivered by the Wolf character brought to life by Blaney, remains among the most quoted lines in gaming culture even today. In addition to the Star Fox series, the artist also worked on many popular titles such as No One Lives Forever, Aliens vs. Predator 2, F.E.A.R., and Professor Layton.
Blaney's passing is a great loss, especially for Nintendo fans. Although the artist had stayed away from official projects in recent years, he demonstrated his commitment to the community once again by reprising his roles as Wolf and Bill for the fan-made project Star Fox: Event Horizon. The legacy he leaves behind will continue to echo in those unforgettable radio transmissions across the Lylat System.
