Jeff Garcia has sadly passed away.
The comedian, who is best known for voicing Jimmy Neutron character Sheen, passed away at the age of 50, his family confirmed.
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Son Jojo Garcia made the sad announcement on Instagram on Wednesday (December 10).
“With a very heavy heart, I would like to inform everybody that my father, Jeff Garcia, has passed away,” he wrote.
“My father was a unique soul. He was unapologetically himself and I will always admire the love, compassion, and drive that he had. He taught me so much and gave me advice that I live by every single day. He was a Father, Son, Uncle, Cousin, Brother, but most of all, he was my best friend.”
“I would call him every day. I would tell him about the plans I had in comedy and my life. He believed in me, in a way that nobody else did. The talent my father possessed was truly one of a kind. From voice acting to stand up comedy, he shined with his quick wit, brash humor, and charm. He has made such an impact on people’s lives internationally, whether you grew up watching Jimmy Neutron, or shared a laugh with him at one of his shows. He was my hero… I idolized him.”
“He may be gone, but he will NEVER be forgotten. He lives on through our family and friends he loved so dearly, along with the legacy he has created. I know you’re in heaven smiling down and you’re in a better place now. No more pain. I’m going to make you proud pops. Fly high, Rocket Man. LLJG🕊️👼🏼” he concluded.
“please give me and my family the time and privacy we need during this difficult time🙏🏽 I appreciate the kind words and wishes,” he also wrote in the comments.
An official cause of death was not yet made public.
TMZ reports that he had been taken to the hospital with difficulty breathing on December 8, and that his lung collapsed. They are reporting that he had a brain aneurysm earlier in 2025 and a stroke several weeks ago, and also had a hospitalization for pneumonia last month.
Jeff‘s character first appeared in the 2001 movie, leading to the TV series and spinoff Planet Sheen in 2010.
In addition to his work as a stand-up comedian, Jeff first made his name as a voice actor when he played Sheen in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius in 2001. The following year, the franchise launched a TV series, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, in which Jeff carried on the role for 59 episodes.
He also starred in Barnyard and Back at the Barnyard, Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two, Rio and Rio 2 and Mr. Box Office.
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