Jim Ward, well known as the voice of Captain Qwark in Ratchet & Clank and many other memorable characters, has passed away at 66.
Broadcaster Stephanie Miller announced the news on December 10th, sharing that Ward’s wife had told her he had passed away.
For many years, David Ward was the voice of Qwark in the Ratchet & Clank games, spin-offs, and other media. His energetic and funny performance became a well-known and beloved part of the series, perfectly capturing its unique sense of fun.
Beloved voice actor Jim Ward has died aged 66
Besides his role as Qwark, Ward had a successful career in animation, video games, radio, and comedy. He lent his voice to popular franchises like Ben 10, The Fairly OddParents, Star Wars, and Call of Duty, becoming known as a remarkably adaptable performer with a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
People first learned about Stephen Ward’s health issues in 2021 when he stopped doing voice acting due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
I was so saddened to receive a message from Janice about the passing of Jim Ward, whom his friend Steph lovingly called their “voice deity.” He passed away today at 10:45 AM, and Janice asked me to let Steph know. It’s a heartbreaking loss.
— Stephanie Miller (@StephMillerShow) December 10, 2025
As of now, the team at Insomniac Games, known for Ratchet & Clank, hasn’t made an official announcement, but fans are sharing many heartfelt tributes as word of Ward’s death spreads.
Jim Ward’s contributions to both video games and animation were significant, but he’s perhaps best remembered as the voice of Captain Qwark, a truly iconic character in PlayStation’s history.
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