American voice actor Sam Mowry, known for his work in video games, passed away on July 20, 2024, at the age of 64.
He suffered a cardiac arrest during preparations for surgery to address blocked arteries according to a report by arts and culture journal Oregon ArtsWatch.
Sam’s voice acting legacy was commemorated by Riot Games, the game developer of League of Legends. They paid tribute to him on social media, highlighting his work as the voice of Rhaast, a powerful and evil weapon used by champion, Kayn.
“For the voice of a Darkin, Sam was a bastion of light,” Riot Games wrote. “It was an honor to work with him and he will live on as a part of Runeterra forever.”
Rhaast voice actor Sam Mowry passes away due to cardiac arrest
Sam Mowry, a talented voice actor with a background in theater, brought characters to life across various video games.
He voiced the powerful Darkin weapon Rhaast in League of Legends and several heroes in Dota 2, including Anti-Mage, Beastmaster, Clockwerk, Necrophos, Slardar, Warlock, and the iconic Dota 2 Shopkeeper.
Gamers may also recognize him as Arpeggio from Sly 2: Band of Thieves, Alexander from Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Kessler from the inFamous series.
Before getting into the video game industry, Sam honed his acting skills on stage, performing in classic Shakespearean plays like “All’s Well That Ends Well,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” and “King Lear.”
The gaming community and fans around the world are expressing their grief and gratitude for Sam Mowry’s passing. His voice will be dearly missed as he leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable characters.
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