Voice actress Russi Taylor, who has voiced Minnie Mouse since 1986, poses with Minnie Mouse during a star ceremony in celebration of the 90th anniversary of Disney's Minnie Mouse at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 22, 2018 in Hollywood,Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse since the mid-1980s, has died, according to the Walt Disney Company.
Taylor lent the iconic character her voice for more than three decades, Disney said in a statement, taking part in hundreds of projects that included television, film and theme parks.
"Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor," Bob Iger, The Walt Disney Company's chairman and CEO, said in a statement.
"For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the worlda partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere."
Taylor was married to Wayne Allwine, who was the voice of Mickey Mouse until his death in 2009.