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Tony Germano, Netflix Star, Passes Away at 55 Following a Fall from the Roof
Tony Germano dies at 55 after fatal fall
Brazilian actor and voice artist Tony Germano — who was notably the voice behind the Netflix series Go, Dog, Go! — died after a fall at his home, a representative confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 55.
“We regret very much to announce the death of actor and voice artist Tony Germano, which took place on the morning of Wednesday, November 26,” the representative wrote in a statement released on Nov. 28. “Tony fell at his home and, unfortunately, died as a result of his injuries,” the statement added.
The representative said, “We would like to have the respect and understanding that we ask for here in this very difficult time of the loss of his family, friends, and colleagues. Tony was full of life and, among other things, a great and bright talent, and he was able to touch and inspire all people who had the privilege of working with him. The void that he leaves will be enormous.”
Service held in memory of Tony Germano after tragic accident in São Paulo
On November 27, a moment to remember Tony Germano was held at Bosque da Paz Cemetery in Vargem Grande Paulista, and his burial will take place shortly.
As per the news published by Folha de Sao Paulo on November 26 (original in Portuguese), Germano’s demise was at his parents’ residence in São Paulo when he was managing the renovations of the property. He met with an accident where he fell off the roof of the house while he was overseeing the redo.
Tony Germano, a flexible and multi-talented voice artist and a long-time stage player, died at the age of 55 and is kept in memory
Besides his work for Netflix, Germano was a notable contributor for the following shows: Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Disney’s Elena of Avalor and The Muppets, as well as the live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017). His recent screen credits included the movie titled Labyrinth of Lost Boys (2025) and the 2023 movie An Unforgettable Year: Autumn.
In addition, Germano had a very successful theater career and was a major part of such stage productions as The Phantom of the Opera, Jekyll & Hyde, Miss Saigon and Something Rotten!. In the beginning of this year, he shared an Instagram video (in Portuguese), of which a part read, “Like always it’s good to remember,” together with a video montage of his work and stating, “Only a small part of the 30 plus years I’ve been working.”
