Mr. Peter Renaday, who became part of the Transformers franchise as the voice of G1 Grapple, has passed away at 89, according to an article via TMZ website.
While he had just on role in our beloved G1 Transformers cartoon, he was best known as the original voice of Master Splinter on the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” animated TV show. Other major voice roles included Abraham Lincoln in “The Hall of Presidents” — along with Henry and Max in the “Country Bear Jamboree” attractions in the Disney Parks.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
The Count
Grapple was one of my favorite characters growing up because of his spotlight episode and Renaday's voice. Prime Target was also one of my favorite episodes and Chumley was a great one-off villain. May Mr. Renaday rest in piece.
QLRformer
RIP Mr Renaday. Though you will be best known as OG Master Splinter, your performances as Grapple and Lord Chumley were distinct enough and will be remembered.
King Nergil
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Farewell, Sir.
"Incredible. Absolutely incredible."
grimlock1972
May his spark join the matrix, the greatest of Cybertron.
Sovietbot
"He lived a warrior… and died a hero. Let his spark join the Matrix, the greatest of Cybertron." (c) BW Optimus Primal. Episode – Code of Hero.
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R.I.P & Till all are one!
And also press "F" to pay respect.
Runamuck86
oh rats
Cheetatron
Rest in peace Peter Renaday. Lord Chumley is probably my favorite one off character in all of Transformers.
Bahamut Prime
RIP Mr Renaday! Man… the loss of our favourite childhood stars hit us in multitudes this week!
Shockwave81
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“It was magnificent…for a little while…wasn’t it, Hoist?”
Afterburner
His Grapple had so much personality and was so distinct. One of my favorite voices on the show and I always hear it whenever handling a Grapple figure. I appreciate his contributions to TF and more and may he rest in peace.
thatonefoo
Just received a damaged grade of Masterpiece Grapple from BBTS. Rest in peace sir.
Olvacron22
Well this week fucking sucks, RIP Master Splinter/Grapple. Also this feels freaking weird cause I literally just walked out of the story with Party Wallop and this is the first thing I see.
Roadblock1977
RIP, Mr. Reneday, and many thanks for breathing life into so many memorable characters.
First off, my first Transformer, GRAPPLE
TMNT:
Splinter, Vernon, Leatherhead, General Traag, etc.
Silver777
May the man rest in great peace.
SquawkingtheTalk
This photo hit me like a truck, another brilliant life taken away. Rest in power
Illiterate Scholar
Damn, another legend is gone. RIP Master Splinter!
VVa
This year extracts a heavy toll on our voice actors…
Luke Stark
RIP Grapple you will be missed
cryotek
R.I.P.
IGEBM
Rest in peace. Fly high, my friend, fly high.
Don’t forget the other deaths from earlier this year, like Don Perlin and Mark Bright…