Sad news just before the release of Resident Evil: Village, with the announcement that Jeanette Maus has passed away, and will not live to see the release of the game. While the internet is in a state of hype, the voice actor's death comes as a shock to many fans.
Actress and voice actress Jeanette Maus passed away on Sunday, January 24, her family has announced in a statement. She has reportedly passed from cancer, as well as complications stemming from a Covid-19 infection. She was only 39 years old, and leaves a deep void.
Capcom, publisher of the Resident Evil franchise, shared their condolences on Twitter:
We here at Capcom R&D 1 are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jeanette Maus, the talented actress who helped bring several different characters, including our witches to the world in Resident Evil Village. Our hearts go out to her family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/zG1K6BrkY0
— Capcom Dev 1 (@dev1_official) January 28, 2021
Jeanette Maus will speak in the upcoming Resident Evil spin-off, Resident Evil: Village. The game will give fans one last chance to hear her voice when it releases on May 7. Jeanette Maus was a very valued person in the industry, and has brought joy to many people through her work.
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