Finnegan Fox, conservationist icon and animal voice actor Overwatch 2has passed away, as confirmed by the YouTube channel of the SaveAFox rescue charity he represented for many years. SaveFox representatives and fans around the world are mourning the loss of Finnegan, whose voice Overwatch 2 He had only a small portion of his inheritance.
Almost a year before its release, Overwatch 2 announced a new support character named Kiriko, a fox-eared ninja known for tossing around protection suzu to heal her allies and kunai to damage her enemies. His skill and stylish appearance quickly won him a lot of praise, as did his kitsune spirit, an ethereal fox voiced by the late Finnegan, which was the icing on the cake for many players.
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Finnegan Fox of Overwatch 2 fame has died
Now, SaveAFox has confirmed that Finnegan passed away about two months ago. After being rescued in 2015, he immediately bonded with his new keeper, Mikayla Raines, who four years later went on to found SaveFox, a charity dedicated to rescuing foxes from fur farms. The charity has raised a lot of awareness for animal protection by gaining popularity on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, and many different foxes have been featured in their videos, while the comic disagreement between Raines and the whiny, mischievous and sometimes spoiled Finnegan has helped SaveAFox's channels. year “He's honestly largely responsible for us being able to save as many animals as we can,” Ethan Frankamp, the current head of SaveFox, said in a 41-minute tribute to Finnegan on the charity's YouTube channel.
The famous video game pet was preceded in death by his handler and human best friend, Raines, who passed away in June 2025 at the age of 30. The news of the world's most famous fox's death was broken by Raines' widower, Frankamp, on several social media platforms. Frankamp apologized for delaying news of Finnegan's death by nearly two months, stating that he was experiencing great personal hardship, having to deal with the loss of both his young wife and his beloved pet in such a short time. In a Facebook post, he offered to refund any sponsors who made monetary donations directed at Finnegan in the past two months, but he also asked for help reimbursing the charity for Finnegan's end-of-life medical expenses, which has raised more than $6,100 in donations in less than 21 hours.
Fans aware of Fangan Fox's involvement Overwatch 2 And those who knew him through his videos are paying tribute to him online in various ways. Many of the game's fan accounts on social media have shared side-by-side photos of the kitsune spirit and the handsome fox delivering his unforgettable voice, along with pictures and videos showcasing his most comical or endearing antics captured on film over the years. This includes many instances of her snuggling and playing with Wrens, as well as sharing delicious fish with a small fox pup, and of course, making a variety of happy, whiny noises.
Those wishing to contribute to SaveAFox in Finnegan's memory can do so via the charity's official website. Additionally, Infuse Studio's cozy action-adventure animal game series Spirit of the NorthIn which players assume the role of an Icelandic red fox, SaveAFox has partnered to bring three of the most popular foxes into the game as skins, including Finnegan. 100 percent of the purchase price of these skins is being donated directly to SaveAFox.
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August 10, 2023
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T For Teens // Blood, mild language, tobacco use, violence
