Voice Actor John Erwin Dies at 88

John Erwin, renowned for voicing the iconic character He-Man in the animated series 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,' has passed away at 88 due to natural causes at his home in Camarillo, California. Erwin's career began with on-screen roles, including a recurring part in 'Rawhide' alongside Clint Eastwood, before transitioning to voice acting. He gained fame voicing Reggie Mantle in the animated 'Archie' series starting in 1968, which led to further roles in related series such as 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch' and 'The New Archie/Sabrina Hour.' Erwin's portrayal of He-Man from 1983 to 1987 solidified his legacy, along with his work as Morris the Cat in 9Lives commercials. Colleagues like Melendy Britt and Alan Oppenheimer expressed fond memories of working with him, highlighting his professionalism and versatility. His last credited role was in 'Family Guy' in 2005, and his death marks the end of a 45-year career in voice acting.