Beloved voice of Master Splinter, Peter Renaday, dies at 89

Peter Renaday, the beloved voice actor known for his iconic role as Master Splinter in the 1987 animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, has sadly passed away at the age of 89. His death, reportedly due to natural causes, was confirmed by family members. Renaday voiced Splinter from the series' inception in 1987 until its conclusion in 1996 and also reprised the role for the 1990 TMNT concert. Beyond his work in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Renaday had an extensive career in voice acting, contributing his talents to numerous notable projects including Transformers, Batman: The Animated Series, and several video games like Dragon Age: Origins and Assassin's Creed. He leaves behind a rich legacy of creativity and inspiration in the animation and gaming worlds.

Peter Renaday is best known for voicing Master Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but he also contributed to numerous other projects such as voicing Abraham Lincoln at Disney’s Hall of Presidents and roles in series like Transformers and Batman: The Animated Series. He made significant contributions to the gaming industry with roles in games like Gears of War 3 and Assassin’s Creed.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, first launched as an animated series in 1987, has grown into a multi-media franchise including comics, movies, and various TV adaptations. The franchise centers around four anthropomorphic turtles trained in ninjitsu by their mentor Splinter, becoming cultural icons and a staple in pop culture throughout the years.