Dragon Ball and One Piece VA Mike McFarland Dies at 56, Leaving Anime Fans Heartbroken

Mike McFarland, the veteran voice actor and ADR director whose work helped shape English-language anime for decades, died at 56. McFarland passed away on September 9, 2026, following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. His death was reported by multiple outlets, with People reporting that he died surrounded by loved ones at a Dallas care facility. The Texas-born performer became one of the most recognizable voices in English-dubbed anime. While his résumé covered numerous major franchises,…