the Hollywood Reporter. He had also been diagnosed with lung cancer. Known for his iconic phrases “coming soon from Walt Disney Pictures,” “experience the magic” and “now for our feature presentation,” Elliott touched millions with his work.“He was one of a kind … and kind is a great word to describe him,” close friend and fellow voiceover artist Charlie Van Dyke told the outlet, confirming Elliott’s passing.
Born on Sept. 24, 1939, Elliott first made his career by working as a radio DJ for 20 years in his home state of Iowa, and then in Ohio and San Francisco.
In 1977, Elliott transitioned into promo work, famously voicing the “Smokey and the Bandit” trailer. His scoring for the radio version of “Star Wars” made him an instant legend.
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