Jeff Garcia, who played Sheen in Jimmy Neutron and Pip in Barnyard, has died at the age of 50.
The 2000s voice actor’s passing was confirmed by his son, Joseph Garcia. TMZ reports that multiple family members were able to confirm Garcia was taken off of life support Tuesday night. He then passed surrounded by friends and family at a Southern California hospital this morning.
TMZ says Garcia had been suffering from medical complications in the months leading up to his death, including a brain aneurysm in the spring and a stroke just a few weeks ago. The site’s sources say the actor, who was also a comedian, was hospitalized November 20 with pneumonia but eventually recovered and was discharged. Monday, he returned to the hospital with difficulty breathing before suffering a collapsed lung Tuesday.
Garcia made a name for himself as one of the most familiar voices working in animation for younger viewers of the 2000s. He’s likely best known for his role as Sheen, one of two best friends to titular boy genius Jimmy Neutron in the classic Nickelodeon movie and the show that followed it. His role as the character was so popular that a spinoff titled Planet Sheen eventually arrived in the 2010s.
Garcia’s acting credits date back to the ‘90s, but it wasn’t until the Jimmy Neutron movie arrived in 2001 that he started to become one of the most recognizable voices of that time. The star’s time with Nickelodeon also saw him providing his talents to projects like ChalkZone, Barnyard, and Back at the Barnyard, as well as a handful of spinoff video games. Garcia can also be heard in Happy Feet 1 and 2, Rio 1 and 2, The Proud Family, and more.
His son, Joseph Garcia, posted a message confirming the news of his father's passing on Instagram.
"From voice acting to stand up comedy, he shined with his quick wit, brash humor, and charm," the message says. "He has made such an impact on people’s lives internationally, whether you grew up watching Jimmy Neutron, or shared a laugh with him at one of his shows. He was my hero… I idolized him. He may be gone, but he will NEVER be forgotten."
Most animation fans who saw and heard Garcia’s work can no doubt remember the sound of his voice as Sheen, Pip, and others to this day. Many of these same fans have already taken to social media to share thoughts, clips, and their favorite moments from his career.
RIP to Jeff Garcia
Voiced one of the funniest characters in Nick history https://t.co/ooTiuQ3xrU pic.twitter.com/dhBwVtQnpA
— StrangerOnTheInternet (@G515Random) December 10, 2025
Rest In Peace Jeff Garcia thank you for bringing to life one of the most underrated funny characters of the 2000’s pic.twitter.com/rnq8HOwG85
— TheNCSmaster (@TheNCSmaster) December 10, 2025
Really Saddened to learn about the passing of Jeff Garcia, the iconic voice actor behind Sheen Estevez from Jimmy Neutron & Pip from Barnyard/Back at the Barnyard.
He brought so much laughter to everyone who grew up watching those shows and he will be missed.
RIP King. pic.twitter.com/0jmxOxBCUh
— BarnyardNoContext (@BarnyardVids) December 10, 2025
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