{"id":39499,"date":"2026-11-10T17:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T12:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/?p=39499"},"modified":"2026-11-10T18:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:55:04","slug":"beloved-voice-of-young-bambi-and-decorated-marine-dies-at-92","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/beloved-voice-of-young-bambi-and-decorated-marine-dies-at-92\/","title":{"rendered":"Beloved Voice of Young Bambi and Decorated Marine, Dies at 92"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Donnie Dunagan, Beloved Voice of Young Bambi and Decorated Marine, Dies at 92<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Donnie Dunagan, the former child actor whose voice brought young Bambi to life in Disney\u2019s 1942 animated classic, has died at the age of 92.<\/p>\n<p>Dunagan died on November 4 following a battle with lung cancer. His representatives, Kris Jones and Nery Lemus of CelebWorx, confirmed his death, remembering his warmth, encouragement and devotion to his wife and fans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Childhood Career in Hollywood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Born on August 16, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, Dunagan moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee. A talent competition he won at age three attracted the attention of a scout and helped bring the family to Hollywood.<\/p>\n<p>He made his screen debut in <em>Mother Carey\u2019s Chickens<\/em> in 1938. The following year, he appeared in <em>Son of Frankenstein<\/em>, playing the young son of Basil Rathbone\u2019s character in a film featuring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Voice Behind a Disney Classic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dunagan\u2019s most enduring contribution to cinema came with <em>Bambi<\/em>, lending his voice to the young deer as the character discovers friendship, danger and loss.<\/p>\n<p>His performance helped give the animated character the vulnerability that has connected with generations of viewers. Despite the film\u2019s lasting success, <em>Bambi<\/em> marked the end of his brief movie career, which comprised seven films.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Child Actor to Marine Corps Major<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dunagan went on to build a very different career in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1952 until 1977.<\/p>\n<p>His military service included three tours in Vietnam and assignments as a counterintelligence officer and Force Recon commander. He received a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts before retiring as a major.<\/p>\n<p>For much of his military career, Dunagan kept his Disney connection private. In later years, he returned to public appearances celebrating <em>Bambi<\/em>, sharing memories of the production with audiences who had grown up with the film.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remembered With Affection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In their tribute, Dunagan\u2019s representatives described a man who encouraged others, supported fellow veterans and retained an infectious enthusiasm for life.<\/p>\n<p>He is survived by his wife, Dana. His legacy spans both a distinguished military career and a childhood performance that remains part of one of animation\u2019s most cherished films.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donnie Dunagan, Beloved Voice of Young Bambi and Decorated Marine, Dies at 92 Donnie Dunagan, the former child actor whose voice brought young Bambi to life in Disney\u2019s 1942 animated classic, has died at the age of 92. Dunagan died on November 4 following a battle with lung cancer. 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