Nintendo’s beloved video game character, Super Mario, is bidding farewell to the iconic voice that brought him to life. Charles Martinet, who has lent his voice to Mario for nearly three decades, is retiring from recording character voices for Nintendo’s games. The 67-year-old will transition into a new role as a Mario ambassador, spreading the “joy of Mario” at international events, according to a statement by Nintendo. The company expressed its gratitude for Martinet’s contributions and announced that a special video message featuring him and Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto would be released soon.
Martinet’s journey as the voice of Mario began in 1996 with the release of “Super Mario 64.” Over the years, he has not only voiced Mario but also characters like Luigi and Wario. While he didn’t lend his voice to the recent “Super Mario Bros. Movie,” he did make appearances as other characters, including Mario and Luigi’s father. Fans flooded social media platforms with heartfelt messages, thanking Martinet for his unparalleled legacy and the joy he brought to their gaming experiences.
As Charles Martinet embarks on this new adventure, gamers and fans worldwide are left with a deep sense of nostalgia and gratitude for the voice that has been synonymous with the plucky Italian plumber for so many years.
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