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asnively · Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject: Cynthia Songe passed away :-(

From The Hollywood Reporter:
Voiceover actress Cynthia Songe dies
Credits included 'Stuart Little,' 'Clifford'
Staff report

May 21, 2010, 07:35 PM ET
Cynthia Songe, a voiceover actress who also taught and wrote about her craft, died May 19 after a brief illness in Arroyo Grande, Calif. She was 58.

Songe's deep, distinctive voice can be heard in commercials and on such TV shows and films as "Clifford," "Stuart Little," "Ben & Izzy" and "Curious George."

After graduating from UCLA, Songe worked as an actor and director and became a member of the Ensemble Studio Theater, but after taking a voiceover class with Susan Blu, she found her niche.

Working with Blu -- an accomplished voice director in the animation industry -- Songe helped her students work toward successful voiceover careers, with a focus on the development of what she called "the signature voice."

Songe and Blu wrote the 2006 manual "Word of Mouth: A Guide to Voiceover Excellence, Volume 3."

In addition to Blu, her spouse, Songe's survivors include her sister, Susan Songey; nephew Chris Jackowchik and his wife Ginger; and grand niece and grand nephew Ellie and Will.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
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Gregory Best · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 2:40 am Post subject:

Way too young!!
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bobsouer · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 7:12 am Post subject:

What sad news!
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Diane Havens · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 7:18 am Post subject:

So sorry to hear this.
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Bailey · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 10:38 am Post subject:

I agree with Greg and Bob.
Very sad news... and WAY too young.
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KaraEdwards · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 12:45 pm Post subject:

Oh how sad!! I met up with her when I was in LA in 2008. She was so encouraging...a great person.

Very sad indeed.
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bobbinbeamo · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 7:42 am Post subject:

Very sad indeed.
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scottreyns · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 6:58 pm Post subject:

Terrible news.
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craigcrumpton · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 9:52 am Post subject:

I've been unplugged from the web recently and thus a little out of touch with news and just got a heads-up on this Thursday through a fellow animation fan.

Very sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

I'm also working on a tribute via my blog -- if anyone happens to have any photos, stories or thoughts to share about her, please send me a PM. They would be greatly appreciated.
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