Max Payne Voice Actor James McCaffrey, The Heart Of Remedy Games, Dies At 65
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The voice behind Max Payne, Director Trench, Alex Casey, and more has died after a battle with cancer.
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James McCaffrey, the longtime voice actor who has brought numerous key characters in Remedy Entertainment's games to life, has passed away at the age of 65.
The news was first reported by TMZ, saying a rep confirmed that he died on Sunday surrounded by friends and family after a battle with multiple myeloma. Actor Kevin Dillon had earlier posted a message on Instagram indicating that McCaffrey had died.
Remedy addressed his passing in a post on X/Twitter, saying, «We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved friend and collaborator James McCaffrey, the iconic voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey. His remarkable talent not only gave life to our characters but also left an enduring impact on our community. Our hearts go out to his family in this time of loss.»
Rockstar, the publisher of the Max Payne games, also released a statement, saying, «Rest in Peace James McCaffrey, the inimitable and commanding presence who brought Max Payne to life.»
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved friend and collaborator James McCaffrey, the iconic voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey. His remarkable talent not only gave life to our characters but also left an enduring impact on our community. Our hearts go out… pic.twitter.com/RDs5m6FhzD
Remedy creative director Sam Lake added, «I'm heartbroken to hear the sad news of James McCaffrey's passing. We worked together for more than 25 years. He was a lovely man and a dear friend. He was a key
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