The voice behind Charlie Brown, Peter Robbins, has died after taking his own life. His agent, Dylan Novak told TMZ that Peter checked himself into a mental hospital in California after Christmas. He was in a bad headspace and the last time they spoke in January, Peter said, “I really need your prayers.”
The hospital staff tried getting Robbins to stay there for a few more weeks but he refused, instead he discharged himself on January 18, 2022. Sadly, he was found dead sometime after that.
Voice Of Charlie Brown, Peter Robbins, Dead At 65 From Suicide
Robbins struggled with bipolar disorder and spent some time in rehab battling drug abuse and addiction. He also spent some time in prison for making threats to others. However, his agent said he was very vocal about his own problems because he wanted to help others, it very much became a mission in his life.
Peter began voicing the Charlie Brown character in 1963, he also guest-starred in the 1968 sitcom “Blondie” and several other shows until the 70s. He loved the character and even had tattoos of Snoopy.
Robbins was 65-years-old. We wish the best for his family in these hard times.
Rest in peace and thank you for such a legendary character. Charlie Brown will continue to live on.
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