Voice actor Peter Jason, known for roles in Fallout 2 and Gears of War, dies at 80

pcgamer.com — February 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM UTC

Peter Jason, known for his roles as Drill Sergeant Dornan in Fallout 2 and Dizzy in the Gears of War series, has died at age 80. His career spanned over 260 credits in film and television since the 1960s. Jason frequently collaborated with director John Carpenter, appearing in films like They Live and Prince of Darkness. He was recognized as a prominent character actor with roles in various popular shows and movies. The cause of death was cancer. Tributes have poured in, with the Gears of War account calling him "a legend" and Carpenter expressing deep sorrow over the loss of his friend.

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