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Mary Kay Bergman
Also known as Shannen Cassidy
- Born
- Jun 5, 1961
- height
- 5'3" (or 160 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 1978 – 1999
Biography
About Mary Kay Bergman
Mary Kay Bergman was an American actress and voice-over artist whose work defined a generation of animation. She was born on June 5, 1961, and began her career in 1978 at around 18 years old. She remained active for 21 years, until her death on November 11, 1999, at age 38. She stood 5'3" with red hair and blue eyes, and she was Caucasian. She was straight and identified as American, born in the United States.
Bergman is best remembered for her prolific voice roles. She voiced nearly all female characters on South Park from 1997 to 1999. She also served as the official voice of Disney's Snow White from 1989 to 1999. In the Scooby-Doo franchise, she voiced Daphne Blake from 1997 to 1999. Her other credits include Beauty and the Beast, Captain Planet, and many more. She was often described as outgoing and beloved by those who worked with her.
Her life was cut short by suicide on November 11, 1999, at her home in Venice/West Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office ruled her death a self-inflicted shotgun wound. She suffered privately from severe depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and irrational fears, including a fear of losing her talent. She hid these struggles from family and friends. She left two suicide notes, one for her husband Dino Andrade and one for a close friend. Her death was reported in reliable sources such as Wikipedia, Animation World Network, her husband's public statements, and contemporary news outlets like People and Entertainment Weekly.
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Frequently asked
How did Mary Kay Bergman's career span compare to her age at death?
She began in 1978 at about 18, and she died at 38, giving her 21 years of active work, which ended right before her death.
What roles did she hold simultaneously in the late 1990s?
From 1997 to 1999, she voiced nearly all female characters on South Park and Daphne Blake in Scooby-Doo, while also serving as the official voice of Snow White since 1989.
How was her death officially ruled?
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office ruled her death a suicide by self-inflicted shotgun wound, and she left two suicide notes.
Did you know
- She worked 21 years, from age 18 until her death at 38, with a career that ended abruptly in November 1999.
- In the late 1990s she voiced all female characters on South Park while also playing Daphne Blake in Scooby-Doo and Snow White for Disney.
- She was 5'3", with red hair and blue eyes, a combination that stood out in voice acting where physical appearance is often less noted.
- Her private struggles included severe depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and a fear of losing her talent, which she concealed from those close to her.
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