Big Hero 6 and Spider-man Voice Actor Alexis Ortega Passes Away at 38
Big Hero 6 and Spider-Man Latin American voice actor Alexis Ortega has died at the age of 38, leaving fans across the dubbing and superhero communities in shock. Cartoons On The Moon shared on X that Latin American voice actor Alexis Ortega has sadly passed away at 38, known for voicing Spider-Man (Tom Holland) from Civil War to Infinity War and Tadashi in Big Hero 6.
Mexican outlets report that Ortega, best known as the Latin Spanish voice of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and as Tadashi in Big Hero 6, passed away in late January 2026, news that was quickly confirmed and amplified by dubbing industry pages like World Dubbing News and Anime Latin Dubbing Awards on social media. Cartoon Base shared on X that Alexis Ortega has sadly passed away at the age of 38.
For many viewers in Latin America, his voice was the sound of a generation’s Spider-Man: nervous, hopeful, slightly awkward, and instantly recognizable the moment Peter Parker swung into frame.
Tributes from colleagues have been pouring in, with fellow voice actors highlighting how often his work was playing in the background of ordinary family moments, a Marvel movie on a Sunday afternoon, a Disney Channel rerun, a streaming binge of Big Hero 6, which makes the loss feel strangely personal even for people who never knew him in person.
How Did Alexis Ortega Pass Away?
The cause of Alexis Ortega’s death has not been publicly disclosed, and so far, there is no official confirmation about what exactly happened.
Mexican outlets stress that, although the news has been confirmed by reputable dubbing organizations and industry sources, Ortega’s family has not released a detailed statement about the circumstances of his passing, and there have been no reports of previous serious illness in the months leading up to his death.
World Dubbing News and Anime Latin Dubbing Awards announced the loss with condolences and praise for his career, but deliberately avoided mentioning a cause, a choice that many fans are interpreting as a sign that privacy is being prioritized while his loved ones grieve.
On Reddit and X, some fans have openly wondered whether it might have been an accident or a sudden medical issue, but even the most active threads emphasize that, without an official update, everything beyond “he has died at 38” is speculation and should be treated carefully.
A Reddit post on r/Marvel reports that Alexis Ortega, the Latin American Spanish voice of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, has passed away at the age of 38.
That silence has its own kind of weight: people are sharing stories about where they were when they first heard his Spider-Man, or how their kids know the character only in his voice, instead of focusing on rumors about his final hours.
Alexis Ortega’s Career
Alexis Ortega built a respected career in Latin American dubbing by becoming the consistent Spanish voice for some of the most globally recognizable characters of the last decade.
He began voicing Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and carried the role into Spider-Man: Homecoming and Avengers: Infinity War, giving continuity to Peter Parker’s journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for audiences from Mexico to Argentina.
In animation, Ortega voiced Tadashi Hamada in Big Hero 6, adding warmth and vulnerability to a character whose early exit in the story became one of the film’s emotional anchors for many young viewers.
Beyond superheroes, his voice turned up in a wide range of projects: supporting roles in Star Wars: Rogue One, parts in Disney productions, and characters in popular Mexican and Spanish‑language series like Luis Miguel: La Serie and La Casa de las Flores, where he appeared as Federico “DJ Freddy” Limantour.
In recent years, he had also joined the Spanish‑language dubbing team for MrBeast’s YouTube content, which quietly put his work in front of millions of younger viewers who might not even realize the same person was behind both their favorite Marvel hero and their favorite viral challenge video.
Industry profiles note that his growing commitments to live‑action acting and streaming projects meant he stepped back from some dubbing opportunities, including later MCU Spider-Man films, but his early work had already set a standard, to the point where successor voice actors are often compared directly to him.
For fans and colleagues, that is the clearest measure of his impact: even at 38, his body of work was large enough that people will keep hearing him as Spider-Man, as Tadashi, as countless side characters for many years, long after the breaking‑news headline fades.
Disclaimer
Details about Alexis Ortega’s passing, roles and career highlights are based on currently available news reports and industry tributes. Official information may be updated or expanded over time. Readers should refer to recent trusted entertainment and news sources for the latest statements from family, representatives or studios.
