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Wright appeared in multiple films, television and stage productions over the course of a 50-year career. He was nominated for two Tony awards, including one for originating the role of Mufasa in “The Lion King” on Broadway. Wright provided the lead vocals for the Oscar-winning song “Under the Sea,” from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” He died at home after a three-year battle with prostate cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Wright’s death was first announced by the town of Montgomery, New York, where he lived. Montgomery town officials posted a tribute to Wright on Fa...

Under the Sea in The news of his death was shared by his daughter Dee, who said he fought prostate cancer for three years. “He was the brightest light,” she said. The news was also confirmed in a Facebook post by the page of Montgomery, a town in New York , which paid tribute to the actor, calling him an "inspiration to us all". “Today, the Town of Montgomery mourns the loss of Sam Wright. Sam was an inspiration to us all and along with his family established the Hudson Valley Conservatory,” the post reads. “Sam and his family have impacted countless Hudson Valley youth, always i...

The Lion King, voiced Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Samuel E. Wright, a two-time Tony nominee also known for his voice work as Sebastian the Crab in the animated film The Broadway alum made his debut in 1971 in the ensemble of Jesus Christ Superstar. Next, he served as a replacement Valentine in the musical Two Gentlemen of Verona and then played Sam in the Sherman Brothers musical Over Here!, co-starring Anne Reinking, Marilu Henner, John Travola, Treat Williams, a Tony-winning Janie Sell, and more. Following this string of success, Mr. Wright scored his biggest role y...

Samuel E. Wright, Voice of Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, Dead at 74 ✖ The Little Mermaid, has passed away. News of his death comes from the official Facebook page for Montgomery, New York, the town where he lived (H/T The DisInsider). Paying tribute to him, they wrote: "Sam and his family have impacted countless Hudson Valley youth always inspiring them to reach higher and dig deeper to become the best version of themselves. On top of his passion for the arts and his love for his family, Sam was most known for walking into a room and simply providing PURE JOY to those he interacted with...

Invalid Date, ACTOR Samuel E. Wright, who was most famously known as the voice of Sebastian the crab in Disney’s classic The Little Mermaid, is dead at the age of 74.  The sad news was announced by his hometown, Montgomery, New York, though the cause of death was not publicly addressed.  6 6 Sam became popular thanks to Sebastian the CrabCredit: Disney Junior via Getty Images The update NY town wrote on Facebook alongside a picture of a younger Samuel: “Today, the Town of Montgomery mourns the loss of Sam Wright.  “Pictured here with Town Supervisor Brian Maher and his brother Patri...