Russi Taylor, Voice of ‘Minnie Mouse’ for 3 Decades, Dies at 75

Russi Taylor, who voiced Disney icon Minnie Mouse in hundreds of projects over the last three decades, died on Saturday, a Disney rep confirmed. Taylor was 75. The cause of death was not disclosed. “Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor,” Disney chairman Bob Iger said in a statement. “For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world — a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere.” Also Read: 'The Lion King' Roars to $185 Million Opening, as 'Avengers' Passes 'Avatar' Iger continued: “We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to everything she did. It was a privilege to have known her and an honor to have worked with her, and we take comfort in the knowledge that her work will continue to entertain and inspire for generations to come. Russi will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to her family and friends, along with our deepest condolences.” Taylor beat out 200 hopefuls when she became the voice of Minnie Mouse in 1986. She went on to voice...