Samantha Kelly, who has voiced iconic Nintendo characters Princess Peach and Toad for nearly 20 years, has announced her departure from these roles due to recasting. She expressed gratitude to fans for their support and shared her disappointment about not continuing the voices she cherishes. Kelly's announcement followed the release of the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World, where her name was notably absent from the credits. This follows similar changes in voice actors within the franchise, including Charles Martinet's transition from voicing Mario.
Nintendo let me know yesterday that they decided to recast these roles. I'm grateful that I got to do these voices for so many years. Peach and Toad are such strong and beautiful characters that I pray they live forever no matter who voices them. So much love.
I'm sad that it's over. I would have liked to voice Peach and Toad for my entire life.
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