2021 sure is off to a rocky start.

Brad Venable, a renowned voice actor who has done a number of video games and anime, has passed away at the age of 43. The voice acting community has posted tributes to the man and has shared the sad news all over Twitter.

“You saw the best in all of us and brought it out. You treated me like family, and called me your little brother. You motivated & inspired us. Our bond & friendship these past few years is something I will treasure forever. I love you @bradvenable I miss you brother.” – Brian Olvera

You saw the best in all of us and brought it out. You treated me like family, and called me your little brother. You motivated & inspired us. Our bond & friendship these past few years is something I will treasure forever. I love you @bradvenable I miss you brother ?? pic.twitter.com/URPRVRgPro

— Brienne Olvera ????????? #BeBrad (@BrienneOlvera) January 8, 2021

“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.” – Darrel J Delfin

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: Love you, Billy ? (@DarrelJDelfin) January 8, 2021

“Very sad to have lost one of the nicest and most giving talents in the voiceover business. @bradvenable was a sweetheart of a man and would help you with anything you needed. Ridiculously talented and a real treasure. R.I.P. Brad. I will miss our chats. #voiceovers #voiceover” – Terry Daniel

Very sad to have lost one of the nicest and most giving talents in the voiceover business. @bradvenable was a sweetheart of a man and would help you with anything you needed. Ridiculously talented and a real treasure. R.I.P. Brad. I will miss our chats. #voiceovers #voiceover

— Terry Daniel (@voiceoversbytd) 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

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

Brad Venable is known for the following roles in video games and anime:

• Griffon in Devil May Cry 5
• Nader and Kostas in Fire Emblem: Three Houses
• Daz in Attack on Titan

Kakuchopurei wishes to send its condolences to Venable’s family and friends.