Max Payne & Alan Wake 2｜ Voice actor James McCaffrey dead at 65 after cancer battle
James McCaffrey, the voice behind classic characters such as Max Payne, Thomas Zane, Director Trench, and Alex Casey, has passed away at the age of 65 after battling cancer.
Remedy addressed his passing in a post on X/Twitter, saying, "We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved friend and collaborator James McCaffrey, the iconic voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey. His remarkable talent not only gave life to our characters but also left an enduring impact on our community. Our hearts go out to his family in this time of loss."
Rockstar, the publisher of the Max Payne games, also released a statement, saying, "Rest in Peace James McCaffrey, the inimitable and commanding presence who brought Max Payne to life."
Remedy creative director Sam Lake added, "I'm heartbroken to hear the sad news of James McCaffrey's passing. We worked together for more than 25 years. He was a lovely man and a dear friend. He was a key part of the Remedy family. He was a brilliant actor. No one could do what he did better than him. James was Max Payne, Thomas Zane, Zachariah Trench and finally Alex Casey. I had the honor of sharing Max Payne’s role and Casey’s role with him. He was a joy to work with. I will cherish his memory and I miss him. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Jim."
He died on Sunday surrounded by friends and family.
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