Actress Nancy MacKenzie, best known for her work dubbing Marge Simpson in the Latin American version of The Simpsons, has died at the age of 81. Although born in Peru, MacKenzie spent much of her career working in Mexico, where she landed roles in popular television series and soap operas, and became one of the leading voiceover artists and dubbing actors in the region. MacKenzie lent her voice to the Simpsons character for the first 15 seasons of the show, which ran from 1989 to 2004 and has since become a cultural icon.
MacKenzie also provided the voice for several other animated roles, including Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians, Daphne in Scooby-Doo, and Sailor Galaxie in Sailor Moon. The Latin American version of The Simpsons premiered on Canal 5 in Mexico on Christmas Day in 1990, and later aired on Fox throughout Central and South America. MacKenzie’s death was confirmed by Patricia Acevedo and Claudia Motta, the actors who portray Lisa and Bart Simpson in the Latin American dub. They announced the news via social media, writing “with profound sorrow, the Simpson children (Lisa and Bart) announce the death of our beloved mum, Marge Simpson (Nancy MacKenzie). Rest in peace, we will never forget you.”
Humberto Vélez, who provided the voice for Marge’s husband Homer in the Latin American version of the show, also paid tribute to MacKenzie. In a social media post, he wrote that the two had spent many hours working and traveling together, and that “your passing hurts me very much, but I celebrate your love of life, of being free and living life fully.” MacKenzie was a prominent figure in the Spanish-speaking dubbing industry, lending her voice to countless major roles in English-language titles, and earning the respect and admiration of her peers.
MacKenzie’s legacy lives on through her iconic portrayal of Marge Simpson, which introduced a whole new generation of viewers to the character’s wit, charm, and enduring popularity. She will be remembered as a trailblazer in the world of voiceover and dubbing, and as a beloved member of the entertainment community in Latin America and beyond
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