My Lion King Forum

Voice of Zira!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0687189/

She died on January 19, 2008. Which means Zira probably won't be in any sequels

RIP Suzanne, I loved your voice in TLK2

Wow, I didn't know she was in her late 60's.

(bows head in respect for the late Suzanne Pleshette)

I think it's such a shame that such a talented lady had to pass away. Suzanne Pleshette has to be one of my favorite voice talents from TLK2SP, because she really brought a sense of character and depth to Zira's character. She was so cold and evil, and yet, so lovable in a way. You just couldn't help but sympathise with Zira at times with her performance. She will definitely be missed and even though I think Zira is still alive, I wouldn't want Disney to reprise her character without Suzanne's voice talent, so I think both of them should simply rest in peace now. ^^

RIP Suzanne! You were tho most amazing Zira! How did she die? Of old age?

She wasn't all that old, but I'm not sure about the cause of death. It was definitely not her time to go though. >.> Poor Zira. Seems like it's not really good luck to voice a lioness in TLK. lol. Moira Kelly, Neve Campbell, Zoe Leader and the rest of the lioness voice acting crew better be careful. <.<

She was pretty terrific in Simba's pride yea

Yeah, she was. 60 is not very old. lol 10 years older than MJ when he died. LOL Anyways, she made a GREAT Zira. No other lioness could top her off.

There were a few odd causes of death. She had lung cancer but the doctors caught it in it's early stages. Later, she died of respiratory failure. Sounds to me like the doctors messed up her lungs when they preformed surgery Poor girl.

Aww.. and she looks really young in that picture. Poor Suzanne.

Damm thats a Shame but yeah Zira was awesome^^