Samhain The Wraith

Again, we say goodbye to a legendary voice actor today 😔 Veteran actress and VA Seela Sella has passed away at 89, leaving behind an extraordinary body of work across film, television, theatre, radio, and voice acting in Finland. Over the course of her career, she became one of the most respected performers of her generation, continuing to work well into her later years. The Finnish actress also became a familiar voice to generations of animation fans through her extensive Finnish-language dubbing work, including several unforgettable Disney characters. Some of her most memorable voice roles included: • Yzma — The Emperor’s New Groove • Lady Tremaine — Cinderella • The Witch — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs • Magica De Spell — DuckTales • Grandma Fa — Mulan • Dowager Empress Marie — Anastasia • Mad Madam Mim — The Sword in the Stone • Tanana — Brother Bear • The Queen — A Bug’s Life • Madame Adelaide Bonfamille — The Aristocats • Mama Gunda — Tarzan II • Agnes Peenman — The Mask: Animated Series From commanding the stage and screen to becoming the voice behind some of animation’s most memorable women, Sella built the kind of career that quietly became part of several generations’ lives. Rest in peace, Seela Sella. Nearly seven decades of performances, and a voice that will continue living through the characters she brought to life. 🎙️❤️