Mike McFarland, Veteran Anime Voice Artist Behind Buggy and Master Roshi, Dies at 56
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Mike McFarland, the Texas‑based voice actor famed for Master Roshi and Najirobe in Dragon Ball/DBZ and Buggy the Clown in One Piece, died at 56 from glioblastoma brain cancer after being diagnosed in 2025; a prolific writer, director and producer, he helped shape Funimation and Crunchyroll’s anime production and credited roles across a wide range of series.
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