Jeffrey Garcia, the beloved comedian and voice actor best known for bringing to life the hyperactive fan-favourite Sheen Estevez from Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, has died at 50 years old.
Garcia’s son, Jojo, confirmed he passed away early Wednesday morning after being taken off life support late Tuesday night at a Southern California hospital.
‘With a very heavy heart, I would like to inform everybody that my father, Jeff Garcia, has passed away,’ Jojo wrote.
‘My father was a unique soul. He was unapologetically himself and I will always admire the love, compassion, and drive that he had. He taught me so much and gave me advice that I live by every single day. He was a Father, Son, Uncle, Cousin, Brother, but most of all, he was my best friend.’
According to insiders who spoke with TMZ, Garcia had endured several significant medical crises over recent months.
In the spring, he reportedly suffered a brain aneurysm that caused a fall and subsequent head injury.
Though he initially recovered, his health remained precarious. More recently, Garcia is said to have suffered a stroke, and sources noted that he had been forced to cancel several stand-up shows as his condition fluctuated.
Just weeks ago, around November 20, Garcia was hospitalized with pneumonia. He was discharged after what was described as a brief stay, but his health deteriorated again this week.
He was admitted to hospital on Monday with breathing difficulties, and on Tuesday one of his lungs collapsed, prompting the family’s decision to withdraw life support.
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