KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Veteran Brazilian actor and voice artist Tony Germano, known for his work across Netflix, Disney, and Nickelodeon, has died at the age of 55 following a tragic fall at a home undergoing renovation in São Paulo.
Germano had reportedly been staying at his parents’ residence while overseeing construction work. According to local reports, he climbed onto the roof to check progress when he lost his balance, suffering a fatal fall. His representatives confirmed his passing in a statement, calling it “a profound loss” and asking for privacy as colleagues, friends, and family grieve.
The statement praised Germano’s “dedication, generosity, and immense talent,” noting that his absence will be “deeply felt” across the entertainment community. He was laid to rest at Bosque da Paz Cemetery in Vargem Grande Paulista, where mourners gathered in large numbers to pay their respects.
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Germano appeared to be in good spirits the night before the accident, having gone out with his sister, according to local media. He had moved back into his parents’ home less than a month earlier while the renovation work was underway.
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Germano became a beloved figure in Brazil’s performing arts scene. Younger audiences knew him through his Portuguese-language voice roles in series such as Go, Dog, Go! on Netflix and Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. He also lent his voice to Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast, Elena of Avalor, The Muppets, and Sheriff Callie’s Wild West.
Beyond voice work, Germano had a rich stage career, starring in acclaimed productions including The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Jekyll & Hyde, and Fiddler on the Roof. His on-screen work expanded in recent years, with roles in An Unforgettable Year: Autumn and Labyrinth of the Lost Boys, the latter featured at the 49th São Paulo International Film Festival.
Tributes have flooded social media from fans and colleagues. One admirer wrote on Instagram, “Dear Tony, may your passage be light and kind as you always were.” Matheus Marchetti, who directed Labyrinth of the Lost Boys, described Germano as a mentor-like presence on set, saying their creative partnership “felt like it would last forever.”
As friends, family, and fans navigate the shock of his sudden passing, Germano is being remembered as an artist whose warmth, professionalism, and talent left a lasting imprint on every project he touched.
