It is with great sadness we announce that Robert O. Smith passed away today in Vancouver, losing his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Many Transformers Fans knew him as the voice of Soundwave for Transformers: Cybertron.
We will forever remember you, sir…
Voiceroy
Robert seemed like a really nice guy and my heart goes out to his family and friends (and this is the third animation voice actor who has died in less than 3 weeks' time).
I never had the chance to meet him in person, but I had some interesting back-and-forth emails with Robert between 1999-2000, and in hindsight I really wish now I had asked him for a phone interview. I also wish I hadn't fallen out of touch with him.
Since no one else has linked to his official site:
Robert O Homepage
Cmdr Prime
It is very said news about Robert O Smith my condolance to his family
Cyberwolf1980
I thought it was Gary Chalk as well. Kinda looks like my dad, only making it sadder since he died in 2004. I rather liked Cybertron Soundwave too. Really sad…
AMG
R.I.P.
I've always liked his rendition of Soundwave.
SPLIT LIP
I wasn't aware Cyb. Soundwave had his own VA, I thought he only used Scourge and Optimus' voices. Very sad news, indeed.
Bahamut Prime
While different to Frank Welker's performance when I first heard it, he did a good job. Still, he will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family as well.
Fit For natalie
While it wasn't the Soundwave I was expecting, I did enjoy his DJ-style performance. He will be missed.
[Wing_Saber-X]
Epic sadness. :
lenimusprime
why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
optimusprime42
robert O smith sounds dead on G1 soundwave
Ezilla82
Mospeada
Always sad to see voice actors pass.
Maximo Prime
I'm sorry to hear that. RIP
optimusprime42
RIP
Shadowbreaker
I really dug Cyb. Soundwave's voice. Not a Welkner voice, but it was really cool.
May he rest in peace.
jackets
wow
Autovolt 127
RIP Robert O.Smith.
I always liked Cybertron Soundwave's voice, He had the best dialogue ever!
"He's Tripping cause he got served!"
Always was great line. A shame he passed away.
Emperor Zarak
………RIP dude
Seawing
JacobPGalvatron
Oh. I always liked Soundwave's voice.
Poor guy.