A Netflix voice artist and film actor has died after falling from the roof of his home while checking on renovation work.
Tony Germano had moved back into his parents’ old house less than a month ago.
The 55-year-old climbed onto the roof on Wednesday morning to see the progress when he lost his balance and fell.
His death was confirmed shortly after.
The night before the accident in São Paulo, Brazil, he had spent time with his sister and, despite being busy with the renovations, seemed well and excited about the new chapter.
Germano, whose artistic career spanned 30 years, was best known for his theatre work, performing in The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler on the Roof, and other productions.
He also made a name for himself in voice acting, lending his vocal talent to Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Netflix’s Go, Dog, Go!, Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast, and more.Â
He voiced characters in animated hits including Elena of Avalor, The Muppets, and Sheriff Callie’s Wild West.Â
Netflix voice artist and film actor Tony Germano has died after falling from the roof of his home while checking on renovation work
On screen, he appeared in films such as Phantom Summer and Necropolis Symphony.
And, most recently, the acting veteran appeared in Labyrinth of the Lost Boys, which played at the 49th São Paulo International Film Festival in October.
Germano was laid to rest in Vargem Grande Paulista on Thursday.
Friends and co-stars took to social media to pay tribute to the actor.Â
Fellow voice actress Maria Lopes said: ‘Tony was one of the kindest souls I’ve ever worked with. Always generous with his time and so full of life.Â
‘It’s impossible to imagine the stage and studios without him.’Â
A friend of the actor, Bruno said: ‘I can’t believe it.Â
‘I saw him live in Garden of the Sleepwalkers, and he became my friend afterwards.
He was best known for his theatre work, performing in The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler on the Roof, and other productions
On screen, he appeared in films such as Phantom Summer and Necropolis Symphony
Germano was laid to rest in Vargem Grande Paulista on Thursday
‘I can’t believe you’re gone. Your talent and kindness will be greatly missed! Rest in peace, my friend.’
Brazilian actor Miguel Falabella also paid tribute to Germano on Instagram, writing: ‘An impeccable professional, a dear friend, a talented actor.
‘I had the privilege of working alongside him in several productions, such as Annie and Man of La Mancha, among others. Mission accomplished, my dear.’Â
Jarbas Homem de Mello, the husband of singer Claudia Raia, commented on the post, writing: ‘Many applauses for you, dear friend.’
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Netflix star Tony Germano, 55, plunges to his death after horror fall from roof in devastating accident