Russi Taylor, a renowned American voice actress, hailed from the esteemed city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she began her illustrious career. For a remarkable span of thirty-three years, from 1986 until her untimely passing due to colon cancer in 2019, Taylor had the distinct honor of being the official voice of the beloved Minnie Mouse.
In addition to her iconic role as Minnie Mouse, Taylor also lent her voice to a plethora of minor characters within the esteemed animated television series, The Simpsons. Her impressive repertoire of characters included, but was not limited to, the roles of Martin Prince, Sherri, and Terri.
Following Taylor's passing, Grey DeLisle-Griffin assumed the responsibility of assuming the roles previously occupied by Taylor within The Simpsons. This transition marked a significant milestone in the ever-evolving world of voice acting.
In her personal life, Taylor was married to the esteemed voice actor Wayne Allwine, who was renowned for his portrayal of Mickey Mouse, from 1991 until his untimely passing in 2009.