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Jeff Garcia, voice of Sheen on ‘Jimmy Neutron,' dies at 50
Jeff Garcia, the American stand-up comic and voice actor, has died. He was 50 years old.
His son, Jojo, announced his passing in an Instagram post with photos of them together.
“My father was a unique soul. He was unapologetically himself and I will always admire the love, compassion, and drive that he had. He taught me so much and gave me advice that I live by every single day,” Jojo wrote in his tribute.
“He was a Father, Son, Uncle, Cousin, Brother, but most of all, he was my best friend. I would call him every day. I would tell him about the plans I had in comedy and my life. He believed in me, in a way that nobody else did,” he added.
According to Jojo, his father is his hero and idol.
Jojo also said that Jeff had “one of a kind” talent, from his voice acting to stand-up comedy.
“[He] shined with his quick wit, brash humor, and charm. He has made such an impact on people’s lives internationally, whether you grew up watching ‘Jimmy Neutron,’ or shared a laugh with him at one of his shows."
Jojo added that Jeff will never be forgotten as he lives through his family, friends, and the legacy he left behind.
“I know you’re in heaven smiling down and you’re in a better place now. No more pain. I’m going to make you proud pops. Fly high, Rocket Man,” Jojo said.
He also requested for time and privacy for him and his family during this difficult time, and that he appreciates the kind words.
According to outlets like TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff previously suffered a cerebral aneurysm then recently had a stroke. He died at a Southern California hospital after being taken off life support.
Jeff was born May 3, 1975, in La Puente, California, and started his career as a stand-up comic.
He was best known for voicing Jimmy Neutron’s friend Sheen Estevez in the 2001 film "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" and in the Nickelodeon series "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius." The show followed Jimmy and his adventures, with his friends Sheen and Carl Weezer often tagging along.
Jeff also returned as Sheen in the spinoff series “The Planet Sheen."
His other voice acting credits include Rinaldo in “Happy Feet” and Pip the Mouse in “Barnyard” and “Back at the Barnyard," to name a few.
He also starred in “Caroline in the City” and “Dangerous Minds.”
—Nika Roque/CDC, GMA Integrated News
