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Samuel E. Wright, Voice of Sebastian, Has Passed Away

By Mary Anne ButlerMay 25, 20211 Min Read

We are so very sorry to report that Samuel E. Wright, voice of Sebastian from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” has passed away. The iconic crooner also starred in “The Lion King” on Broadway in the original run as Muufasa. The role garnered Wright a Tony Award nomination.

This is an absolutely lovely interview with Wright.

And of course, the iconic Sebastian tune “Under The Sea” from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

Wright’s hometown of Montgomery, NY posted a lovely tribute to him this morning on their Facebook page.

No cause of death has been reported. Wright was 74.

Read more about his career in stage on Broadway World here.

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Mary Anne Butler

Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.