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David Hemblen

Sep 16, 1941 – Nov 16, 2020 (Age 79)

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BORN
September 16, 1941
DIED
November 16, 2020
AGE
79

Obituary

David Hemblen was an actor known for live-action roles as well as voice roles including Magneto in "X-Men: The Animated Series." For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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I recall bein gin Grade 13 English class with David. As the onlytwo students who could "do accents," we often were called upon by the teacher, Miss SMythe, to read for the class.

In recent years, I would run into David on the Danforth and we'd stop for chat. He still had that wonderful resonant voice. My late sister was very friendly with David's mother in hte Beaches.

I am so sad to hear of his passing. I thought he had perhaps moved to assisted living when I hadn't...

So very sorry to here of David’s passing. The last time we saw him was Pat my sisters wake. Have very fond memories as kids.

Thank you for bringing Magnus to life!

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort them during this difficult time.

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful man Mr. David Hemblen fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Mr. David Hemblen's contribution to our fan-favorite comic animated series TV show X-Men and his voice role of Magneto.

I met David in 1964 at a meeting of the Friends of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Toronto in the University of Toronto campus. He and two other comrades of his, Andre Bekerman and Dierdre Gallagher (both deceased), were a trio of articulate and charismatic voices supporting the anti-racist struggle taking place in Alabama. I was drawn to their thinking and participated in a sit-in in front of the U.S. consulate that they had helped to organize. They were radical...

My condolences to his friends and family he was an incredible human being with lots of interesting talents to make kids cartoons sound cool end in itself that is the greatest gift he gave may he rest in peace

With condolences to the Hemblen family for the loss of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers of comfort from God who is tender in mercies.

My condolences.