Francisco Reséndez, renowned Scooby-Doo voice actor and director of The Simpsons, dies aged 85

Mexican actor and dubbing director Francisco Reséndez, known for lending his voice to the character Scooby-Doo in several productions and for directing a crucial phase of the Latin dubbing of The Simpsons, has died at the age of 85. The news of his death was released on September 3, although specialized vehicles report that his death occurred on September 2, 2026. To date, the family has not publicly commented on the cause of death.

Recognized by colleagues and admirers as Don Paco, Reséndez built a career that spanned more than six decades in the Mexican dubbing scene. His extensive professional career has included work in animation, series, films and also in dubbing, with characters that have impacted several generations of viewers in Latin America.

The exact cause of Francisco Reséndez’s death has not been officially confirmed. There are reports that fans and dubbing professionals speculate about the possibility of natural causes, due to the actor’s advanced age. However, this version did not receive validation from family members. Therefore, while there is no official statement, the most accurate information is that Reséndez passed away at the age of 85, and the details of his last circumstances have not been clarified.

One of Francisco Reséndez’s most iconic works was his contribution to the Scooby-Doo franchise. Specialized records indicate that he was the voice of the detective dog in episodes of “El show de Scooby-Doo” and “El show de Scooby-Doo y Scrappy-Doo”, as well as other productions related to the character’s universe. This work consolidated his voice as a familiar presence for many who followed the group’s adventures, even though the franchise had different dubbing actors throughout its various phases in Latin Spanish.

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In addition to his work as a voice actor, Francisco Reséndez also served as dubbing director. Its name is intrinsically linked to the first seasons of The Simpsons in the Latin Spanish version, a period that is remembered by many for the quality of its adaptations, the formation of the voices and the tone that defined the city of Springfield for the Latin American public.

Francisco Reséndez expanded his participation to other notable animations, including Los Halcones Galácticos and Donkey Kong. He has also lent his voice to a series of television, film and anime projects. Among her most recent and memorable works for the public is the character Dot Pixis, from the acclaimed series Attack on Titan, a role for which many anime fans also paid tribute on social media.

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His vast career also includes work on series such as (Des)encanto, where he played Pops, and several other additional dubbing roles in contemporary animated productions. Francisco Reséndez was born on July 10, 1941 and began his journey in the world of dubbing in the 1950s, according to specialized records.

Throughout his professional life, he has served as an actor, director, translator and adapter, roles that have established him not only as a recognizable voice, but also as a key player in the creative process behind the Latin Spanish versions of many series and films. Its legacy is associated with a landmark phase in Mexican dubbing, in which numerous foreign animated productions gained their own cultural identity for Latin American audiences.

After confirmation of his death, platforms and profiles specializing in dubbing, together with a legion of fans, shared messages of farewell and tribute to the actor. Many remembered him especially for his work as the voice of Scooby-Doo and as Commander Pixis in Attack on Titan.