Renato López: Mexican Voice Dubbing Legend Dies at 77

Renato López died at the age of 77 this Tuesday, January 2, 2024 (Photo: Archive)

The renowned actor and dubbing singer Renato López died this Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the age of 77, leaving an important legacy in the field of dubbed voice in Mexico, as announced by the account specialized in Mexican and Latin dubbing Doblaje Wiki.

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It should be noted that in 2016, his son of the same name, Renato López, was shot to death in the municipality of Jilotzingo, in the State of Mexico.

With a distinguished career in adapting voices and songs for films, mainly for Disney, López was the voice behind the character of “Simba” in The Lion King, when the feline is an adult in the 1994 film, and participated in the creation from soundtracks to iconic films such as Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast.

The actor and driver was murdered along with his manager on the outskirts of Mexico City (Photo: Instagram renatolopez1)

Renato López, in addition to being the voice of symbolic characters, participated in the adaptation of important musical themes for the film industry. His talent extended to performing the song I Am Your Faithful Friend in the film Toy Story, and he left his mark in the production of 12 film soundtracks for the likes of Mulan and Hercules.

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The artist who developed as a singer, musician, music producer and lyricist, collaborated closely with Ricardo Murguía, who has also passed away and was recognized in the artistic world. Especially remembered is the cufflink they made in Toy Story 3 when they performed together the iconic song of the cowboy character “Woody.”

It should be noted that this coming January 5, the person born in 1946 was about to turn 78 years old.

The singer also participated in emblematic animated films Credit: YouTube@Disney Dubbings

Likewise, Renato, known in the union as “El Grillo”, was a pioneer of Mexican rock and served as a singer and guitarist for groups such as Los Sinners, Factory, Marabunta, Tequila Power and Naftalina.

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In addition, he was Manager of the Artistic Direction of CBS, RCA Victor and Vice President of Walt Disney Records/Disney Music Publishing for Latin America and Iberia.

The deceased was also the producer of multiple works with international artists such as Sting, Phill Collins, Luis Miguel, Emmanuel, Ricky Martin, among other figures.

The music producer was an executive at Disney Latin America and a pioneer of rock and roll in Mexico (Photo: Facebook)

The tributes and expressions of affection towards Renato López have not been long in coming, highlighting his career and contributions to dubbing in Mexico. His voice and his music will continue to resonate in movie theaters and in collective memory, leaving behind an indelible mark on the Spanish-speaking entertainment industry.

The artistic and dubbing community in Mexico and Latin America has lost one of its most loved and respected members. Although the direct cause of his death was not revealed by Doblaje Wiki, the news has moved fans and colleagues alike, who remember Renato López not only for his talent, but for his ability to bring to life characters that have marked generations.

“Without a doubt, those movies marked our childhood at some point in our childhood, we will miss him for all the work he dedicated to Disney, and the saddest thing is that his birthday was about to approach,” “I didn’t think he would leave, I believed “That he was going to live another few years, I didn’t think he would leave, I adored his voice in the dubbing, a great star left this world,” one can read in response to the news.

2024-01-05 03:28:52
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