Jeff Garcia, best known for voicing Sheen Estevez in the 'Jimmy Neutron' franchise, has died at age 50 following multiple medical complications. He was taken off life support on Tuesday at a Southern California hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Garcia's death was confirmed by multiple sources, including TMZ and Variety.
Background and Health Struggles
Jeff Garcia, a prominent voice actor and stand-up comedian, passed away early Wednesday, December 10, 2025, after being removed from life support the previous night. He was 50 years old. Garcia had been battling serious health issues in recent months, starting with a brain aneurysm in the spring of 2025, during which he fell and hit his head. Although he recovered from the aneurysm, he suffered a stroke several weeks before his death. In late November, around November 20, Garcia was hospitalized with pneumonia and discharged after improvement, but his condition deteriorated again. On Monday, he sought medical help for difficulty breathing, and by Tuesday, his lung had collapsed, leading to the decision to take him off life support at a Southern California hospital.
Garcia recently canceled multiple comedy shows due to feeling unwell, which was out of character for him, and he initially avoided hospital treatment. Despite these challenges, he performed stand-up as recently as early November.
Career Highlights
Garcia gained widespread recognition for his voice work as the hyperactive and obsessive Sheen Estevez in the 2001 animated film 'Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius' and its accompanying video game. He reprised the role in 59 episodes of the Nickelodeon series 'The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius,' along with several TV movie spinoffs. The character's popularity led to a spinoff series, 'Planet Sheen,' which aired for 26 episodes from 2010 to 2013.
Beyond 'Jimmy Neutron,' Garcia lent his voice to numerous projects, including Pip the Mouse in the 'Barnyard' franchise, encompassing the 2006 film, video game, and TV series that ran from 2007 to 2011. He also voiced the penguin Rinaldo in both 'Happy Feet' movies (2006 and 2011), appeared in the 2010 film 'Marmaduke,' and contributed to the 'Rio' films (2011 and 2014). In live-action, Garcia starred in the sitcom 'Mr. Box Office' and the film 'Holy Cash.' As a comedian, he regularly performed at venues like the Laugh Factory and engaged with fans at animated conventions.
Tributes and Legacy
Jamie Masada, owner of the Laugh Factory, described Garcia as a special comedian with a 'huge heart' who used his success to support the Latino community and inspire young comics. 'Jeff's a comedian who needs to be remembered,' Masada said. Following the news, the Laugh Factory posted a tribute on its Hollywood marquee.
Garcia's work remains beloved by fans of 2000s animation, ensuring his voice will be remembered for generations.
