DOTA 2, the multiplayer online battle arena title by Valve is very popular and has a massive community. Sam A. Mowry, the voice actor behind several heroes in the game passed away this weekend and the community is mourning his tragic loss.
Sam Mowry voiced a large number of characters across video games and television and the tributes are pouring in. From fans he came across to video game developers he worked with, everyone is paying respect to the legendary voice actor.
Fans Mourn Loss of DOTA 2 Voice Actor Sam A. Mowry
Mowry was 64 years old and passed away on July 20th due to cardiac arrest while he was being prepared for an emergency surgery. The surgery was for severe blockages in his arteries at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, Oregon.
This is according to a post from Oregon Artswatch. Mowry’s wife Cindy McGean also shared the news of his demise on Facebook. She wrote, “For those who do not know, my beloved Sam died this morning. Find each other and share stories and hugs and maybe a glass of whiskey or some bacon.”
We're sad to learn that Sam Mowry, the voice of Rhaast, passed away this weekend.
— Riot Games (@riotgames) July 22, 2024
For the voice of a Darkin, Sam was a bastion of light. It was an honor to work with him and he will live on as a part of Runeterra forever. pic.twitter.com/ePJfi9abMo
League of Legends developer Riot Games in also remembered. “For the voice of a Darkin, Sam was a bastion of light. It was an honor to work with him and he will live on as a part of Runeterra forever,” Riot tweeted.
"DID YOU SEE THAT RHAAST…. HAHA… RHAAST…?!" rest in peace legend
— Gnash (@GnashIcy) July 22, 2024
Fans were left in shock to hear this. Players of DOTA 2 and League of Legends, a couple of the many games in which Mowry voiced characters paid tribute to him on social media.
Mowry Leaves a Massive Legacy Behind
Not only games, but Mowry also was very much involved in theatre and participated regularly in radio plays. A large number of fans on social media across Twitter and Reddit recalled their favorite dialogues by Mowry and remembered him.
Mowry’s deep and powerful voice that would make anyone sit and listen is known to almost every gamer. The actor was the dark voice of Rhaast, one-half of the Shadow Reaper Kayn. He also featured in the first DOTA 2 trailer in 2011 which brought more players to the game.
Rest in Peace Sam. Thank you for being the voice of some incredible memory making moments for MILLIONS of people across the world.
— Wykrhm Reddy (@wykrhm) July 23, 2024
Whenever a Dota player asks themselves – "What does a hero truly need?" .. it will forever be in your voice.
Thank You. THANK YOU. pic.twitter.com/K4E6YnoVDe
Mowry voiced Anti-Mage, Beastmaster, Necrophos, Clockwerk, Warlock, Slardar, and the Shopkeeper in The Lab mini-game including Secret Shop in the cutscenes. Overall, he also in over 30 video games, including titles like Amnesia: The Dark Descent, inFamous, Pyramis, and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin.
Sam Mowry was known for his kindness and genuinity. He was passionate about art and his demise has not only left a void but a giant legacy alongside. However, his voice is now immortalized and will forever be known to us.
What is your favorite character and dialogue by Mowry? Let us know in the comments!
