Daytime Emmy nominated Tony Jay Loses Fight to Recover
Hollywood, California,Sunday,August 13,8:45 a.m
Paul Korda for InternationalEntertainmentNews.com
Veteran Royal Shakespeare Actor and Voice artist Tony Jay having been in critical condition following micro surgery at Cedar Sinai Hospital, in April, loses long fight to recover.
In April 2006, Tony Jay was admitted to Cedar Sinai Hospital for micro surgery to remove a non cancerous tumour from his lungs. In recovery his vital signs became critical and since April through strength and determination he began to recover both his breathing and mobility. Although it was a possibility that he might have been able to return home, in the next few months, on Sunday Tony Jay was unable to realise that dream. He is survived by his wife Marta and his son Adam, who follows in his fathers footsteps in the field of Acting.
Tony Jay leaves a vast legacy of work in television, voice and film, with appearances with Arnold Schwartzenegger, Danny Devito, Woody Allen, Karl Malden, Kim Bassinger, Dan Ackroyd to name a few. His television performances include Beauty and the Beast(as the arch-villain Paracelcus), Golden Girls, Murphy Brown, Hunter, Bob Newhart, Night Court, Star Trek, Lois and Clark, Sisters and recently Burning Zone. His work in voice acting includes Mighty Max, Bruno the Kid, Tale Spin, Savage Dragon, Reboot and many more. His role as Judge Frollo in Disneys "Hunchback of Notre Dame", a role that has been been critically acclaimed as "probably the best Disney villain to date".
His recent self produced CD "Poets on Broadway" revealed his passion for the Broadway musical with his voice guiding the lyrics of some of the greatest Broadway songs, accompanied by his own arrangements, played by himself.
He will be laid to rest on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Hollywood, California.
posted by EntertainmentNews @ 12:07 PM
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As you read this sad news, you may realize that Tony was a dear friend to me. When you hear his voice on the many games, animated films and movies, for instance God in "Time Bandits", you might wonder, where does that 'voice of authority' come from? Well I'll tell you. Tony cared about everyone. He thought deeply about our World. He was always helping the less well off. His voice came from the matching of his soul, his identity, his mind and his feelings into one harmonious form. He would play his music keyboard with the fervour of Leopold Stokowski conducting Disneys Fantasia. If all actors, artists and musicians could align their planets like Tony could, they too would have a voice of authority. Can you imagine what a world this would be if politicians could?
So Tony, wherever you are. I know you will be living it up, rather than resting in peace! God bless you.
Paul Korda
As you read this sad news, you may realize that Tony was a dear friend to me. When you hear his voice on the many games, animated films and movies, for instance God in "Time Bandits", you might wonder, where does that 'voice of authority' come from? Well I'll tell you. Tony cared about everyone. He thought deeply about our World. He was always helping the less well off. His voice came from the matching of his soul, his identity, his mind and his feelings into one harmonious form. He would play his music keyboard with the fervour of Leopold Stokowski conducting Disneys Fantasia. If all actors, artists and musicians could align their planets like Tony could, they too would have a voice of authority. Can you imagine what a world this would be if politicians could?
So Tony, wherever you are. I know you will be living it up, rather than resting in peace! God bless you.
Paul Korda
Years ago, I used to post on a bulletin board built around Frollo. Imagine the surprise to all of us when Tony Jay joined the board! On his birthday (2 February, I think) I sent him a "happy birthday" e-mail and he responded with more kind words. What a talented and wonderfully approachable man.
I remember my three interviews with Tony Jay back in 2003 for my website dedicated to the memory of Disney's best TV animated series TaleSpin!! (SoCalSpinner.com) Tony voiced the powerful tiger & business tycoon Shere Khan on TaleSpin - he also voiced Shere Khan on Disney's 2002 release Jungle Book 2 motion picture. I came away from our conversations with an appreciation of a man who had made it with passion for his work, and his talents were incredibly stunning/A gifted man. He was one of voiceover's greats and he will be missed. Very saddened - but enlightened by chatting with him and getting advice as well. Take Care and bye Tony Jay!! Joe Goria
Tony made his mark on the world with his unforgetably sinister voice. His talent brought and continues to bring smiles to many faces. I had the honor of knowing him as the father of my best friend and will forever remember him as a perfect gentleman full of kindness and soul. My deepest sympathies go out to his son Adam and Tonys mother, the two people in this world who unconditionally knew nothing but love for him.
I just been flicking through some of the website about him and i didnt realise he done all those voices, i am a Legacy of Kain fan and really only know him for his voice talent as the Elder god in Soul Reaver 1, 2 and Defiance. Well at least there is a lot thing to remember him buy especially such pieces as the Disney work he did! Goodbye Tony!
Tony Jay was unquestionably one of the greatest voice artists ever to grace television, stage or film. He will be deeply missed by fans like myself, and my sympathies go out to his family and loved ones.
To the Jay Family-
I wish I could say that I knew about all the aspects of Mr. Jay's career, but my greatest association with his abilties was through his voice acting, specifically on milestone television programs like Talespin and later on Reboot. Some of my fondest memories watching these shows were in part because the amount of soul he put into 2d characters bringing them to life like I doubt no one else could. He was a talented man and perhaps one of the greatest voice actors ever to grace the small screen. My deepest prayers go to the family as I wish them the best in their time of loss.
I was reserching my favorite game's (Fallout) voice actors and discoverd Mr. Tony Jay had just died!
I must say this is terrible news. As a man in my 20's I grew up listening to Mr. Tony Jay in just about everything that existed in my little world. I saw his face in movies and television shows and so I had a face to go with that undeniably unique voice.
I liked Tony Jay quite a bit. I'd seen him doing interveiws and heard recording outtakes and I thought his sense of humor and the absurdity of some the projects he so readily accepted (the Bard's Tale as just one instance) said a lot about the man.
He had a great warmth to him that could be understood without actually meeting him... you could pick up a lot of his soul between the lines.
I appologize if my words seem inept, but I really was a fan, a true fan and while I may not be able to appreciate the loss of this man as those closest to him, I certainly do appreciate the loss of this tremendous talent and an exceptional human being!
My condolences to the Jay family. Thanks for sharing Tony with us!
Thanks as well to you Tony, your spirit lives on through all those influenced by your works and all those yet to be.
No one knows me, and I know that Tony had never met before. I have never spoken to him, nor had any affiliation with him except through his talent. I with a numerous amount of players play a video game known as World of Warcraft. If you dont know what that is, its a massivly played online game with over 6 million players. Tony's voice acting was used to set the mood for the game. And, undoubtly it did, I remember countless times restarting the game just to hear his voice send chills down my spine with how enthusiastic he made even the simplist words.
So on behalf of the World Of Warcraft community, I say to you his friends, his family and fellow fans. Tony will be missed, and was one of the top voice actors I have heard of.
-Mark "Aspxyhiate" on Eitrigg server.
On behalf of the Springbok Radio Preservation Society of South Africa our thoughts are with you in these sad times. Tony entertained South Africa on Springbok Radio for 2 decades, during the 1960's and 1970's. His familiar voice on the "Squad Cars" billboard and portrayal of Red Kowalski on the series "Taxi" will not easily be forgotten. I had the honour of communicating with Tony in 2002 and again in 2003. I sent him on video 3 early South African Films in which he acted, strangely enough all three done in the Afrikaans language. I had forgotten about this when low and behold in the mail came a thank you note from Tony. A great man, great voice artists. He will sadly be missed by many South Africans who was entertained by him.
I want to send all my condolences to Tony Jay's family. I will never forget his role as Judge Claude Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Tony Jay...The name always brings me back to so many roles and voices he has done. Tony Jay... You were my hero... I wanted to do voice as you had done.
My Only regret is never fulfilling my dream of meeting you, never having the chance to tell you what you and your voice meant to me.
I regret never getting the chance to know such a good man.
You were an inspiration to a young man who has suffered much to disablity, and mental illness that prevents me from working... Your voice was an inspiration for me to keep going... I wanted so badly to work with you, but now... Rest in Peace Dear Tony... I know that you are leading the Choir in the heavens...
sincerely,
Brian Christopher Pendleton
A Young man you inspired.
Tony was a truly talented man whose talents were great enough to hook me in as a fan.
Mr. Jay,
I am deeply saddened by your death. I will never forget you and your wonderfully rich voice. Your role as Judge Claude Frollo is one that has yet to be beat, as you played the best villain of all time...by far. May you rest in peace, and thank you for making Frollo such a wonderful character.
Frollo's biggest fan,
Kristyn
myself and my friends came to know mr jay mainly through his voiceover work on the legacy of kain series which was exceptional, he was superbly cast in his roles and brought a real touch of class to the games, i have just read about his passing and find it very sad
although i did not know him on a personal level my thoughts are with his friends an family as tonys talents will be missed dearly
kev
Whenever i here chairface chippendale (the tick)i will always remember you and your voice was the best. i admire you for your voice making a huge career off of it.i hope that one day i can be doing voice acting as you did and i will miss your voice. now i must say thank you and good bye. i will miss your voice.
i am so sorry for your loss. Tony was my favorite voice actor and still is my greatist inspiration. his voice reminds me of a comforting grandfather figure and in essence reminds me of my grandfather. please accept my condolences.
Tim B.
I'm still having a hard time believing that TJ is gone. I love that guy and had hoped to meet &/or work with him. I even casted him as one of the characters for my fanfiction series "(Almost) All-Star Quest for Magus". :'( So TJ, you will be missed greatly not only by me, but by your other fans & friends alike.
Dear Tony,
~*Thank you for sharing your great tallent with the world!*~
With deep respect,
Tenshi
Dear friends and fans of Tony Jay, As a tribute to Tony's rich voice I have posted a yet unheard example of his tremendous talent, on my site http://PaulKorda.com a treatment of a scifi movie I wrote entitled "The Lost Chord", that Tony went into the studio to record. He wanted to help me get the idea to production, and went as far as to take it to the animation department at the Walt Disney Company, as well as to Jeffery Katzenberg. You can listen to it on the home page of my site, and I think you will find it both humorous and entertaining. Tony Jay lives on!
Paul Korda
Please pass along my condolences to the family of Tony Jay......I always admired his work and actually got to meet him over 10 years ago as he was coming out of a gasoline station in LA putting his change into his wallet while I was sitting in a convertible car waiting on a friend. As he passed by the car I apologized to him for not recalling his name but I did ask him if he played an omnipotent super-being in "My Stepmother is an Alien" to which he smiled, chuckled and said yes. I told him that I admired his work and it was very pleasing to get to say hello. He graciously thanked me. I will never forget our brief encounter.
All the best and with my appreciation!
Mark
Mark G Ewell, M.D., M.B.A.
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