Eric Legrand, Voice of Vegeta, Dies at 72

Eric Legrand,the ⁤French actor best known ⁢for dubbing the voice of Vegeta in the animated series “Dragon ⁤Ball Z,” has died at 72. News of his death was shared on Facebook⁣ by colleagues Patrick Borg and Marc Saez.

Saez wrote, “Sadness to ‍announce the departure of our friend Eric Legrand,” accompanying the message with a photo of the actor. Borg added that he⁤ and Legrand had worked together for 40 years on “Dragon ball Z,” where Borg voiced Son Goku.

While the cause of death ⁢was not initially disclosed, the⁢ RS-Doublage⁤ website reported that Legrand had been battling myeloma since 2017.

A Voice Familiar to Many

Beyond “Dragon Ball Z,” Legrand was also⁢ the voice of Seiya in “Zodiac Knights,” another popular animated series from Japan in the ⁤1980s. He also dubbed numerous actors in French versions of⁣ films and television series.

Legrand lent⁢ his voice to actors such as owen wilson, john Slattery, and Michael vartan in “Alias.” He also dubbed Tom hanks in some of the actor’s earlier roles.

On his website, legrand noted that after training at the National Conservatory of Dramatic Art in paris, he worked⁢ in various acting disciplines before dubbing “literally came” to him. He wrote, “You ⁢probably don’t know my face and probably never read my name before seeing it hear, but you have already heard my voice.”

# Eric Legrand: A Voice Remembered

## Who was Eric Legrand?

Eric Legrand was a celebrated French⁤ actor and voice actor, best known for⁢ voicing ⁣the ⁢character Vegeta in the French dub of the ⁤animated series “Dragon Ball Z.” ‍He passed away ⁤at the ⁢age ⁢of⁢ 72.

## What is Eric Legrand known for ⁢specifically?

Eric Legrand is primarily known for his iconic ⁢voice ‍work⁣ as Vegeta in “Dragon Ball Z.” This role endeared him to a⁢ generation‍ of⁣ fans in France and beyond.

## What other roles did ‍Eric Legrand have?

Beyond his role as Vegeta, Eric Legrand had a rich career in voice acting. He was also the French voice of Seiya in “Zodiac Knights,” another popular anime series. He also dubbed numerous actors in the ⁣French versions of films and television series ⁤over his ⁢40-year career.

## which actors did Eric‍ Legrand provide the french voice for?

Eric Legrand lent ‍his voice to a variety of actors, including:

* Owen Wilson

* John Slattery

* ⁣ Michael Vartan

* Tom⁣ Hanks (in some of his earlier roles)

## How did Eric Legrand’s colleagues react to ‍his passing?

News⁣ of Eric Legrand’s death was shared on Facebook by his colleagues, Patrick Borg‍ and Marc Saez. Marc Saez expressed sadness. Patrick Borg, who⁤ voiced Son Goku ⁣in “Dragon Ball Z”, shared that he ⁢had worked with Eric Legrand for 40 years on the ⁣show.

## What⁤ was the cause of Eric Legrand’s death?

While the cause of ⁤death wasn’t initially disclosed, the RS-Doublage website reported that Eric Legrand had been battling myeloma since 2017.

## How did Eric legrand⁤ begin his dubbing career?

According to his website, Eric Legrand trained at ‍the National Conservatory of Dramatic Art in paris. After working in⁣ various acting⁣ disciplines, he said that dubbing “literally came” to him.

## Where can I learn more about Eric Legrand’s career?

Here’s a⁢ brief summary of some⁣ of his notable roles:

## What impact did eric⁤ Legrand have?

Eric Legrand’s voice work left a lasting⁤ impact on ⁤French⁣ audiences, particularly through his portrayals⁣ of iconic characters ⁢Vegeta and Seiya. he was a key figure in bringing japanese animation to⁤ a wider audience ⁤in⁣ france.