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Ken Sansom - voice of Hound in G1 - passes at age 85.

Posted on 10-12-2012 at 03:01 AM by Superquad7 under Generation 1

The TFW2005 News Team sadly reports that Ken Samson, who voiced Hound in The Transformers Generation One series, passed away on October 10, 2012 due to suffering from a stroke; he was 85 years old. While Mr. Samson brought Hound to life in G1, he played many other roles, notably Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh. The talents of the voice actors brought much personality and much magic to the well-loved Generation One show, and Ken Samson's voicing of Hound is certainly among those. His contributions will always be cherished by Transformers fans. We here at TFW2005.com extend our best sympathetic thoughts, wishes, and prayers to the family and friends for their loss.

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miscreant

RIP.

Hound was one of my favorities, and even set up as 'the one the kids can relate to' before they shuffled him out for Bumblebee.

Jetbolt

Spiderus Prime

Hound and Rabbit.

Sharktibolt

I'm more sad by the fact that he was Rabbit than Hound, that Winnie the Pooh show was one of my favorites growing up. I think I still have a couple of the VHS tapes with episodes on them.

Prime Wylde

Sad news, but a long life lived, and much joy spread.

here's to you sir, tell Chris Latta we said hi.

BigMetalUnit

Hound was my first and favorite transformer...rip

Stardust262

Dolza_Khyron

RIP

noble_prime

Just watched Gen 1 episode Attack of the Autobots, Hound you were great. I'll miss ya man.

TFtoycollector

I was just watching Arival from Cybertron today. I always think, when ever i see it, that it would've been alot better to keep Hound and Spike together instead of Bumblebee. I've always wanted to know why they changed it. And just think, if they never changed it, it would've been Hound in the movies.

This is very sad news.

Mr Sansom.

Eric

Rest in peace.

FatalT 71

RIP

Hollywood Hoist

Hound was one of my favorites and my son absolutely loves winnie the pooh. Sad news.

BScorpinok75

Megastar

RIP

Greyryder

Now, I haz a sad.

eagc7

Rabbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbit!!!!!

grimlock1972

and to think i just bought a Classics Hound to.

Aernaroth

Sad, though he had a good run, and a great career. It's troubling that we're getting to the time where it seems like more and more of the people who participated in the original "golden age" of Transformers are going to be passing away.

Hiro Prime

Always sad to hear about the passing of a voice actor. They provide the heart and spirit of the characters they portray for millions of kids all over the world. Rest in peace Mr. Sansom with the knowledge that you entertained a generation and that your legacy will entertain many more generations to come.

ssjkazer

sad day

giga-galvatron

Thank you Mr Sansom. Hound was always a good character and his voice was distinct. RIP

fallen_revenge

Let his soul Rest In Peace

Heat Guy

Sad day for when my childhood voices become only memories.

Chopperface

RIP Rabbit.

Maximo Prime

Rest in peace!

Feralstorm

He'll be missed. Hound was a favorite of mine, in no small part thanks to his prominent role in the opening MTMTE miniseries in the cartoon. He had this great "nice person" voice that stood out among the Autobot cast.

allew

Hound was one of my favorite characters in the cartoon and Mr. Sansom's excellent voice work certainly played a part in that. Wish I could have met him at a Botcon. RIP

UltraAlanMagnus

We now have to worry about Tom Kenny as Rabbit Now.

Superquad7

I'm very sad to hear of this. I extend my prayers to the family. Hound is part of the core G1 cast, so of course he's a special character for me.

[Wing_Saber-X]

RIP, dear Sir. RIP Hound.

SG Roadbuster

Till all are one.

soundwaverulls

RIP Ken Sansom.

Ironhide4

Rip hound. Sad news :-(

DJW107PRIME

WTDylio

Hound was always my favourite Autobot

MaxLinden

RIP.

taterx

He will be missed. That voice of G1 Hound was always soothing to me. Just sounded like a good guy, ya know?

Bahamut Prime

My condolences to your family, Mr Sansom - you performed marvellously!

MGX

RIP Ken Sansom.

jazz89

damn.. what a great voice actor. not only Hound but Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh. RIP Ken, you will be dearly missed

QLRformer

May his soul rest in peace.

doomboy536

Hound was my favourite G1 character when I was a little one. RIP sir.

WarConvoy

As you all know by now. Hound was one of two of my favorite Transformer.
The main part of my love for him came from his voice. Ken Sansom brought the character to live. My wife and I also love watch Winnie the Pooh.
He will be missed by many.

Ken Sansom thank you for entertaining so many.

PcPrime23

Hound

Plasticon1978

Our hearts go out to friends family and fans out there of our beloved Hound and Rabbit. He will be remembered well.

TRANS+CRAZY

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RIP, Ken Sansom. You were really terrific as the voice of Hound.

twiztidRodimus