Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse, dies at 75

Veteran actor Russi Taylor, who voiced Disney's Minnie Mouse for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 75.

The news of her demise was shared by The Walt Disney Company on social media. In a statement, it was said, "Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor. 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. We're so grateful for Russi's talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to everything she did."

The voice actor began playing Minnie in 1986, and was part of films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Runaway Brain, Get a Horse!, and Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers. 

Taylor also voiced Minnie on TV shows including Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Mickey and the Roadstar Racers as well as in animated shorts and Disney theme park projects. She was also part of other classic TV animated series like TaleSpin, The Little Mermaid, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Kim Possible.

Taylor was named a Disney Legend in 2008.