Jeff Garcia, the comedian and voice actor best known for voicing Sheen Estevez in Nickelodeon’s Jimmy Neutron franchise, has died. His family confirmed the news; they have not disclosed his age or an official cause of death. TMZ reported Garcia was hospitalized on Dec. 8 with breathing difficulties, suffered a collapsed lung the following day and had faced serious medical issues earlier in 2025, including a brain aneurysm and a recent stroke.
- Fast Facts:
- Son Jojo Garcia announced the death on Instagram and asked for privacy.
- No official age or cause of death has been released by the family.
- TMZ reports hospitalization Dec. 8, a collapsed lung and prior aneurysm and stroke.
- Garcia voiced Sheen in the 2001 film and 59-episode TV run, later headlining the 26-episode spinoff Planet Sheen.
The family’s announcement
Jojo Garcia shared a heartfelt Instagram message: “With a very heavy heart, I would like to inform everybody that my father, Jeff Garcia, has passed away.” He described his father as “a unique soul” who was “unapologetically himself” and praised Garcia’s talent in voice acting and stand-up comedy. Jojo added that Garcia “was my best friend” and vowed to “make you proud pops. Fly high, Rocket Man.” The family has asked for privacy during this time.
The legacy
Garcia’s most enduring work is tied to his portrayal of Sheen Estevez. After the success of the feature film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001), he voiced Sheen for 59 episodes of the series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. His character later headlined the spinoff Planet Sheen, which ran for 26 episodes. Beyond Sheen, Garcia lent his voice to the 2006 film Barnyard and its series Back at the Barnyard, and appeared in animated features including Happy Feet, Happy Feet Two, Rio and Rio 2.
Social proof and tributes
Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans. Jimmy Neutron lead voice actor Debi Derryberry posted that she was “devastated” and remembered Garcia as “always the funniest man in the room,” noting they had been together just months earlier at a convention. Jojo’s Instagram and messages from friends emphasize Garcia’s impact on audiences worldwide—whether through a childhood favorite cartoon or a live stand-up show.
While TMZ’s reporting provided details about recent hospital care, the family has not publicly confirmed a cause of death. Out of respect, those close to Garcia have requested privacy as they make arrangements and process the loss.
Author: Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz
Published: 9:54 AM EST December 11, 2025 · Updated: 9:57 AM EST December 11, 2025
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