Jim Ward Dead: ‘Fairly OddParents’ Voice Actor Was 66
What To Know
- Jim Ward, renowned voice actor known for roles such as Chet Ubetcha in Fairly OddParents and Captain Qwark in Ratchet & Clank, has died at age 66.
- Ward’s extensive career included voicing multiple characters in Fairly OddParents, as well as notable roles in the Ben 10 franchise and Resident Evil games.
- Fans and colleagues paid tribute to Ward on social media, celebrating his impact on animation and video games and expressing gratitude for his memorable performances.
Jim Ward, the voice actor known for Chet Ubetcha on The Fairly OddParents and Captain Qwark in the video game series Ratchet & Clank, is dead at 66.
On Thursday, December 11, Ward’s wife, Janice, confirmed his death to TMZ. The voice talent died at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, from complications due to advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
In addition to Chet Ubetcha, Ward voiced many other characters in Fairly OddParents, including Doug Dimmadome, Sylvester Calzone, Merlin the Magician, Vicky’s Dad, Sir Finkleberg, and more. The Nickelodeon animated series aired for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2017.
He also notably voiced Diamondhead and XLR8 in the Ben 10 TV series and movie franchise and Jack Krauser in several Resident Evil video games.
So heartbreaking to hear that Jim Ward has passed away. He voiced some of my favorite Ben 10 aliens like Diamondhead, XLR8 and Wildvine and his characters were a huge part of my childhood. Thank you for all the iconic voices and memories.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/7ZQ2AmJfyh
— BEN 10 (@Ben10protector) December 11, 2025
After news of his death spread online, Ward’s fans took to social media to post tributes.
One X user wrote, “So heartbreaking to hear that Jim Ward has passed away. He voiced some of my favorite Ben 10 aliens like Diamondhead, XLR8 and Wildvine and his characters were a huge part of my childhood. Thank you for all the iconic voices and memories. Rest in peace.”
Another fan shared via X, “I just got hit with TWO back to back childhood goats dying on the same day! You got to be kidding me 💔. Jeff Garcia – Sheen. Jim Ward — Doug Dimmadome. It’s a sad sad day for the world of cartoons.” (Garcia also died on December 10.)
Jim Ward, the voice of Doug Dimmadome, Chet Ubetcha, Captain Qwark and more, has sadly passed away at the age of 66, his radio colleague Stephanie Miller confirms. pic.twitter.com/9dhCzhmI1Y
— ToonHive (@ToonHive) December 11, 2025
Someone else wrote, “Sad to hear the passing of Jim Ward. A legend in the industry, voicing characters like Doug Dimmadome, Chet Ubetcha, Captain Qwark, and most famously to us RE fans the original Jack Krauser. Jim‘s range as Jack in both RE4 & Darkside Chronicles was phenomenal. He will be missed.”
Meanwhile, yet another X user shared, “Thanks for giving us laughs and being part of my childhood <3.”