The former child actor, who was known for voicing Charlie Brown in the 1960s animated TV series 'Peanuts', previously admitted that he suffered from bipolar disorder.
- January 26, 2022
AceShowbiz - Peter Robbins, who was known for voicing Charlie Brown in the 1960s animated TV series "Peanuts", has passed away. He reportedly died by suicide.
Confirming Peter's tragic passing was his family on Tuesday, January 25. They divulged that Peter took his own life last week. He was 65 at the time of his death.
Fans have since offered their tributes on Twitter. "RIP Peter Robbins, probably the best-known voice actor for Charlie Brown. I've heard all the stories about the struggles he had later in life... hope he's found some kind of peace now. Very sad news," one user lamented. Another penned, "I just heard that the OG Charlie Brown voice Peter Robbins has died from suicide… So shocking and very sad … Rest in Peace Peter Robbins."
Also honoring Peter was his friend, Brian Billeck. He wrote, "I spoke to him last back in mid Dec. He wanted people to watch 'The Charlie Brown Christmas Special.' He said with everything going on - the world could do with a Little Bit of Charlie Brown & Linus' message."
Peter began his career as a child actor when he was nine years old. He voiced the character for films and TV specials like "A Boy Named Charlie Brown", "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."
Back in 2015, Peter served a nearly five-year prison sentence for making criminal threats against a number of people, including San Diego County Sheriff William Gore. Peter was intially sentenced to probation while he attended an in-house drug therapy program. However, he was sent to jail after violating his probation.
Following his prison release in 2019, Peter started encouraging his fans to get "professional help" for mental health issues. "I would recommend to anybody that has bipolar disorder to take it seriously because your life can turn around in the span of a month like it did to me," he said at that time.
"I came out of prison and I'm a better person for it," the California native further reflected. "I'm much more humble and grateful and thankful that I lived through the experience."
