Rest in Peace, Roy

[grrm]

The world became a little poorer this week. Roy Dotrice has died. He was ninety-four

Comments

[missmatchedeyes]

I’ll never forget hearing him read, “Lord Tywin Lannister did not, in the end, shit gold.” What a performance! He will be so very missed.

What a loss

[ext_2058969]

This really hit home. Whilst I read all the books the first time around, all previous 'readings' (and there are more than I can count) were listening to Roy's performance whilst on the way to (or even at) work. The passion he had for these book is palpable.

A remarkable man, who had an incredible life story and even though I never had to pleasure to meet him, I felt genuine sadness at his passing.

So it goes

[ext_2902334]

So it goes.

Best Shagga Voice

[ext_4335506]

I am sad too. I really enjoyed his Shagga voice. Thanks for the tribute George. I think the only person who might be able to step into his shoes is Jim Dale.

I am sadness

[ext_3305513]

I have feared his passing ever since I finished listening to his ADWD. I even asked you here on your blog last year if Roy would record WINDS when it came out. You said it would all depend on Roy's schedule :(

Believe it or not, I have spent more than 1000 hours listening to Roy narrate asoiaf. In the bus, while retiring at night and countless other occasions. In fact, when I remember a character, I remember the Roy-version of it and not the Tv show version. I still listen to him almost every single day.

The fact that he won't be narrating the final two books makes me sad beyond anything I can express in words. It's like losing my grandfather all over again. RIP Mr. Dotrice, I will miss you a lot.