Veteran voice actor and Terminator co-star Earl Boen Dies at 81

Earl Boen, an actor, died at age 81 after losing his fight with lung cancer.

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After appearing in television programmes like "The Golden Girls" and "Punky Brewster," Boen retired from acting in 2003.

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Near the end of last year, Boen towards a stage four lung cancer diagnosis.

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He performed the voices for characters in animated shows including Kim Possible.

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Boen is well known for his work in TV comedy: Many of the major sitcoms of the time are represented on his early resume, which dates from the middle of the 1970s.

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After appearing in TV shows including "The Golden Girls" and "Punky Brewster," Boen retired from acting in 2003.

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Tributes Pour In For Terminator Star Earl Boen

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