Voice actor Brad Venable, who played Nader and Kostas in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, has passed away
We’re sad to report that voice actor Brad Venable has passed away. He was 43 years old.
Venable played the roles of Nader and Kostas in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He was involved in other Nintendo-published titles as well, including Fire Emblem Heroes (as Cormag), Detective Pikachu (as Max Warhol and Gino Farina), Pokemon Masters (Clay), Daemon X Machina (Gloom), and Sushi Striker (Franklin).
A number of voice actors have expressed their sadness about hearing of Venable’s passing on social media. We’ve rounded up just a few of their responses below.
With the permission of his wife, I'm posting this video for you @bradvenable. Once I can gather my thoughts tomorrow, I'll record them when I'm not a goddamn mess. You'll tell me to let it all out, but man, if I do, I'd be crying forever.
My brother. I love you so much. pic.twitter.com/S8x7fEjiTD
— Darrel J Delfin (@DarrelJDelfin) January 8, 2021
To @bradvenable,
You were my first friend in the industry. I remember your voice, your smile, your geeky shirts, your vivid glasses, the way you made everyone around you feel valued and important. You were immeasurably talented and infinitely humble. You always helped people.
— Allegra Clark (@SimplyAllegra) January 8, 2021
If you didn't know @bradvenable, you were missing out. He was kind to every single person he knew. I don't think he gave himself the credit he deserved, but he was always there to be supportive of his colleagues, no matter what stage they were at in their career.
— Erica Mendez (@tsunderica) January 8, 2021
I’m going to miss you so much Brad.
You were the best voice actor in the game, but also one of the best friends anybody could ever ask for.
If you’re not acquainted with the resume of @bradvenable, please acquaint yourself. Odds are, he was a huge part of all your favorites 🕯 https://t.co/8TqYJXz9qV
— Adin Rudd🔜AX (@AdinRudd) January 8, 2021
RIP @bradvenable I love you brother… I still don't believe it. And I don't want to. But fuck dude… You were one of kindest souls I've met, determined to make change, always there for your friends… And I just can't believe it. Love you bud ♥️
— Alejandro Saab = Akihiko 🔫 (@KaggyFilms) January 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/CorinaBoettger/status/1347471607221022721
I've been crying all night and I don't have the ability to write the perfect words for @bradvenable.
Brad was my everyone's friend. Brad was kindess. Brad was light. Brad was talented. Brad was humble. Brad was everything and more.
I'm going to miss you & your hugs everyday.
— Chris Hackney @ El Paso Comic Con (@ChrisHackneyGGK) January 8, 2021
.@bradvenable was one of the most kind, encouraging, and talented individuals I've ever known. He was one of my first friends when I moved to Texas. He wanted everyone to succeed, and was not quiet about it. I'd just spoken to him before the holidays. I can't believe he is gone.
— Clifford Chapin (@CliffordChapin) January 8, 2021
Our hearts go out to Brad Venable’s family, friends, and those affected by his passing.
