Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

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Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/24/05 at 11:51pm

Thurl Ravenscroft passed away. Aside from being Tony the Tiger's Voice, he was also the main singer in the Haunted Mansion ride for the Disney Theme Parks (among many other credits...)

His unique voice will be missed...

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#2

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/24/05 at 11:55pm

Thanks Craig,

What next? The Easter Bunny is dead too?

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#3

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 12:30am

He also sang background and bit parts in many classic Disney films like "Lady and the Tramp" and "Mary Poppins," and was the singing voice of Shere Khan in "The Jungle Book."
How sad. He will be missed.

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#4

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 12:40am

He was also one of the voices of the recruits in South Pacific. Wonderful voice, I was sad to hear the news.

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Updated On: 5/25/05 at 12:40 AM

#5

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 1:59am

Also sang, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," in the classic, animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." I was sad when I read the news today; he was a unique talent.

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#6

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 8:26am

He also dubbed in Stew Pot's solo line in "Nothing Like A Dame" in the movie version of SOUTH PACIFIC.

Plus, what GRRRRRRREAT name to go with that voice!

Well, as they said on Letterman last night, he's now in his GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAVE!

#7

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 8:27am

The man who was the voice of Fred Flintstone,Henry Corden, died last week. All our childhood "friends" are leaving.........

#8

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 8:29am

That is so sad, he was so amazing...

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re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 8:33am

Not to mention Howard Morris, who did numerous cartoon voices, including Jughead on The Archies show, as well as playing Ernest T. Bass on Andy Griffith.

#10

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 8:56am

Jon - knew about the others, but didn't know that... this is a bad month for animated cartoon figures!!!

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#11

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:02am

The man who played Fred Flintstone died?
That ruined my day, he sounded like my Father.

#12

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:04am

RIP Thurl Ravenscroft.
I hate it when people do obituaries for a character... He was more than a job.

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#13

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:06am

I hate it when good people die..

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#14

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:19am

Both people that voiced Fred passed. Henry had replaced Alan Reed in 1977

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#15

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:21am

Alan Reed sounded like my Father.

#16

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 7:52pm

Thanks for letting us know. He will be missed but we have his voice with us......

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#17

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 9:29pm

I loved his voice! Oh man, lost another talented person.

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#18

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 9:47pm

it isn't going to be the same..it is like scoobys new voice...it doesn't work

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#19

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 9:49pm

Maybe cliché, but: THAT'S not GREAT!

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#20

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:25pm

May he rest in peace

#21

re: Tony the Tiger is 'Dead'

Posted: 5/27/05 at 11:17pm

my life is ruined

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