Spider-Man Actor Dies at 38 — Fans Mourn Across Social Media

Alexis Ortega, a celebrated Mexican voice actor, has died at the age of 38. The news of his passing was first reported by Beaveronline and later confirmed by members of the Latin American dubbing community and multiple media outlets. Ortega’s death reportedly occurred on January 24. No official cause of death has been announced, and his family has not released any further details.

Ortega was born in Mexico on August 31, 1987, and began his professional career around 2013. Over the years, he became one of the most recognizable voices in Latin American dubbing. Fans knew him especially for voicing Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

He provided the Spanish-language voice for Tom Holland’s portrayal of the superhero in films such as Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Avengers: Infinity War. His voice became a defining part of Spider-Man for audiences across Latin America.

In addition to Spider-Man, Ortega was known for his work in animation. He voiced Tadashi Hamada in Big Hero 6 and returned for Big Hero 6: The Series. He also contributed to major animated projects like Finding Dory and Cars 3. His performances were praised for their emotional warmth and energy, bringing depth and personality to the characters he portrayed.

Ortega also worked in live-action roles. He appeared as a younger version of Jorge “El Burro” Van Rankin in Luis Miguel: The Series, demonstrating his versatility beyond voice acting.

The news of his passing sparked an outpouring of condolences online. The ALDA Awards, which honor excellence in dubbing, released a statement recognizing Ortega’s talent and his contributions to the industry. Fellow voice actors and fans noted that his work helped shape how major characters were perceived by Spanish-speaking audiences.

Though his life was cut short, Ortega’s legacy remains in the characters he brought to life for Marvel, Disney, and other major studios. His voice has left a lasting impact, making him one of the most influential Latin American voice actors of his generation.

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