Voice Actor Doc Harris, Original Narrator of Dragon Ball Z, Passes Away at 76
Voice actor Doc Harris, renowned as the original English narrator of Dragon Ball Z, has passed away at the age of 76. Harris died on Saturday after undergoing a minor surgery last month, as reported by Broadcast Dialogue.
Best known for his work on Dragon Ball Z, Harris lent his distinctive voice to more than 200 episodes of the beloved anime series. He became a familiar presence for fans, famously signing off episodes with the phrase, “We’ll see you next time on Dragon Ball Z.” His narration left a lasting impact, with one fan on Reddit paying tribute, stating, “His voice was the only thing that could make the phrase sending someone to ‘another dimension’ instead of killing them actually sound epic.”
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Born Gilbert Auchinleck, Harris adopted the name Doc Harris during his career as a Vancouver disc jockey in the 1960s and 1970s. He built a prolific career as a voice actor, contributing to numerous cartoons and video games, as well as appearing in a single episode of The X-Files.
In addition to Dragon Ball Z, Harris narrated Captain N: The Game Master, a series fondly remembered by gaming enthusiasts, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. He was later succeeded by Kyle Hebert, who took on both the narrator role and the voice of Gohan among others.
In related news, Bandai Namco is set to release Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero on October 11, a fighting game that heavily draws on the nostalgia surrounding Dragon Ball Z. Harris’s contributions to the series will undoubtedly be remembered by fans as they celebrate the legacy of this iconic franchise.
