Billy Kametz

2022 - 6 - 13

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Billy Kametz death: Voice actor dies aged 35 (The Independent)

Performer had taken a break from acting after being diagnosed with colon cancer.

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Billy Kametz, Voice of Josuke and Ferdinand, Has Died (Siliconera)

Billy Kametz, whose roles include Josuke Higashikata and Ferdinand von Aegir, has died from colon cancer at the age of 35.

His burial will be on June 18, 2022. The viewing for Billy Kametz will take place on June 15, 2022. Instead of sending flowers, his online obituary states that fans should consider contributing to the Colon Cancer Coalition under Kametz’ name.

Billy Kametz, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and Promare Voice Actor ... (Gizmodo)

Our thoughts go out to the Kametz family during this sad time.

“He wanted everyone to know how much it was appreciated and thanks everyone, especially his fans who he loved so much. Both her and Kametz, she said, were “blown away” by the support given to them by fans and the voice acting community and the weeks prior to his passing. Billy Kametz, an anime and video game voice actor, has passed away at the age of 35.

Anime Industry Remembers Billy Kametz with Touching Tributes: Read (Comicbook.com)

This week, the anime industry was given unimaginable news as fans learned one of its most talented stars had passed. On June 11th, news broke that Billy ...

I can't believe the last time I saw you was the last time. She was the one who recommended @BillyKametz. She was right. We lost a dear member of our Pokémon cast this week, the wonderful— Sarah Natochenny (@sarahnatochenny) @BillyKametz. Sending so much love to his family and our community. TRULY one of the nicest people in VO. What a kind, talented soul taken too soon. We'll do our best to carry on your spirit and hold you tight in our hearts. When we finally had the chance to spend some quality time together, I discovered just how wonderful, uplifting, and optimistic he is. He was too good for this world. Know that he left this world peacefully, knowing how loved he is and always will be. Billy and I would regularly share thoughts of disbelief and joy at the outpouring of generosity you all gave him. I am going to close this GFM formally on Tuesday, June 14, to allow for final thoughts and donations. His full obituary is below. These tributes stress the actor was not only a genuinely kind person but one who cared deeply for fans and even passing strangers.

Billy Kametz, Video Game and Anime Voice Actor, Dies at 35 (Collider.com)

Billy Kametz, a well-known anime and video game voice actor, has died at the age of 35.

Kametz is survived by his parents William and Cheryl, his sister Nikki Kametz Lees and her two sons, and his loving girlfriend Erica Lindbeck, who is also a voice actress. The agency, Point of Contact, first announced Kametz's passing with a tweet that read: “With tremendous and heartbroken regret, we must inform you of the passing of @BillyKametz.” The agency then posted a second tweet that read “Billy loved his fans so much and I know this is a horrible shock. Kametz then proceeded to say, “If you guys could do me a favor, anybody that is replacing me on any show, if you could just please — it’s such a weird thing for an actor to have to do — if you could just support the crap out of them and be their biggest cheerleader, that would make me really, really happy.”

'Pokémon' voice actor Billy Kametz dies from colon cancer at 35 ... (USA TODAY)

Billy Kametz, a voice actor known for his work on "Pokémon," "Neon Genesis," "Attack on Titan," "Beasters" and more, has died from colon cancer at 35.

Billy was always most gracious towards all of his fans and appreciated the opportunity to do something he loved so much each day," his obituary read. His voice is also behind video game characters in "Marvel Avengers Academy," "Epic Seven" and "The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners." "Anyone who has met Billy will tell you he is one of the most sincere, humble and loving people they have ever met.

Billy Kametz, beloved voice actor, dies at 35 from colon cancer (Today.com)

Billy Kametz, best known for his work as a voice actor, died on Thursday, June 9 after he was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer earlier this year.

At the time, he said that he was “doing OK” and that he had a supportive team of doctors and specialists behind him. "You were one of the best of us... The disease is beatable in 90 percent of cases that are detected early, according to Stand Up to Cancer. But it comforts me that his legacy will continue with his work and all of the fans who are even now discovering what an extraordinary man he was.” “Know that he left this world peacefully, knowing how loved he is and always will be. "Anyone who has met Billy Kametz will tell you he is one of the warmest, kindest, most-sincere human beings on this earth," the page said.