Kirk Baily, who played Kevin Ug Lee in the Nickelodeon sitcom Salute Your Shorts, has passed away from lung cancer.
The 59-year-old voice actor reportedly died over the weekend according to his family, TMZ has said.
Kirk, who was a famous voice actor in anime shows and video games, was reportedly diagnosed with the cancer six months ago.
As well as appearing on Nickleodeon, Kirk also guest starred in a series of shows including Felicity, Sisters and NYPD Blue.
He hit the height of his career in the early nighties when he played Kevin Ug Lee in Salute Your Shorts from 1991 to 1992.
Fans flocked to social media to pay tribute to Kirk, with many saying that they grew up with him being on television.
One wrote on Twitter: "RIP Kirk Baily. You're forever part of my childhood as Camp Counselor "Ug" Lee from Salute Your Shorts."
Another tweeted: "Thank you for bringing so much life to the world of our childhoods. #RIPKirkBaily"
While a third said that Kirk's work as a voice actor remained underrated, tweeting: "Just heard about the passing of Kirk Baily.
"Man was a great voice actor and many might not have known that. I grew up watching him on Salute Your Shorts. RIP Kirk."
Kirk began his career as a sound co-ordinator before finding his way as a voice actor, making his name with anime projects.
He voiced characters such as Mobile Suit Gundam, Vampire Princess Miyu and Trigun.
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