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A voice actress from an incredibly popular American cartoon has reportedly passed away.

Heather North, known as the voice behind Scooby-Doo character Daphne, died at the age of 71 on November 30, according to a family friend, Jodie Mann, who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter.

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Mann says North died in her Southern California home after “a long illness” and the site goes on to say, “survivors include her son Kevin and daughter-in-law Stephanie; stepdaughter Nina and her husband Brent; stepson Wes and his wife Leslie; and granddaughter Jocelyn. Another stepdaughter, Kara, died just a week ago.”

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Our prayers are with North’s loved ones at this time. May she rest in peace.

Heather North, Voice Behind Daphne On ‘Scooby-Doo,’ Dead At 71  was originally published on globalgrind.com