Peter Robbins, the voice actor of Charlie Brown in the 1960s Peanuts cartoons, took his own life at the age of 65.
Robbins’s family confirmed his death to FOX 5 Tuesday evening, saying there will be a memorial service for him at a future date. The details of his death are unknown, and his family is asking for privacy.
Robbins struggled in the last decade, spending time behind bars for criminal threats he allegedly made against the San Diego County sheriff and others. He also spent time in rehab as he battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol, the outlet reported.
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The voice actor advocated seeking help for mental health problems after he was released from prison in 2019.
“I would recommend to anybody that has bipolar disorder to take it seriously because your life can turn around in the span of a month, like it did to me,” Robbins told the outlet. “I came out of prison, and I’m a better person for it. I’m much more humble and grateful and thankful that I lived through the experience.”
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Social media users mourned the loss of Robbins’s life, encouraging those struggling with mental help not to give up.
The man who gave voice to Charlie Brown killed himself yesterday. A tragic, real life metaphor. Daily there are stories of people taking their own lives, their struggles too much to bear, hiding so much darkness and pain. Open yourself to someone struggling. Listen. #neverbesolo
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) January 26, 2022
Peter Robbins, who voiced Charlie Brown in the classic Peanuts specials of the 1960s, has died. He was 65. pic.twitter.com/tO2qM9jpYX
— Eric Alper ? (@ThatEricAlper) January 26, 2022
Third suicide we’re hearing this week.
Please, those struggling… don’t give up. Seek help.
And If you have a gut feeling that someone needs help, call them or hug them or both.
Peter Robbins, Voice of Charlie Brown in the 1960s, Dies at 65 https://t.co/Z0IG6JD5Vr via @thr
— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) January 26, 2022
Robbins also appeared in episodes of The Munsters, F Troop, and Get Smart, among other TV and film credits. He hosted a talk radio show in 1996 and managed real estate in California by 2006.
