Original Resident Evil 2 Leon Voice Actor Has Died

Paul Haddad, the original English voice actor for Leon S. Kennedy in Capcom's Resident Evil 2, has died at the age of 56. Invader Studios, the team behind the upcoming Resident Evil-inspired Daymare 1998, confirmed Haddad's death on Twitter, as the actor had been set to appear in the upcoming horror game, which is set to be released at the end of April. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="470"] Paul Haddad, the original English voice actor of Leon S. Kennedy in RE2[/caption] "Paul Haddad, our dear friend and an icon among the RE community, has passed away recently. We've been truly honored to have the chance to meet and work with such a great man and a brilliant professional that He was. Rest in Peace Paul... You will live forever in our hearts," the tweet reads, accompanied by a tribute video to the actor featuring his voice work for Daymare.

Paul Haddad, our dear friend and an icon among the RE community, has passed away recently. We've been truly honored to have the chance to meet and work with such a great man and a brilliant professional that He was.

Rest in Peace Paul... You will live forever in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/o6gkMqX7SI — Invader Studios™ (@InvaderDevs) April 17, 2020

Nick Apostolides, who voiced Leon in 2019's Resident Evil 2 Remake, has also posted a tribute to Haddad's memory. While Haddad did not appear in many other video games, he appeared in a host of other television shows and movies throughout his career, including work as Quicksilver in the original X-Men: The Animated Series and Mr. Fox from the children's animated show Franklin. Haddad did not go on to voice Leon in subsequent Resident Evil installments, but the character of course has become one of the most iconic from the franchise following that first appearance, most recently appearing in the Resident Evil 2 Remake.

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