Samuel E. Wright, best known for voicing the character Sebastian the crab in "The Little Mermaid", has died. He was 74.
In a Facebook post, Wright's hometown of Montgomery, New York broke the news.
"Today, the Town of Montgomery mourns the loss of Sam Wright. Pictured here with Town Supervisor Brian Maher and his brother Patrick in Walden in the early 1990's. Sam was an inspiration to us all and along with his family established the Hudson Valley Conservatory. 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. He loved to entertain, he loved to make people smile and laugh and he loved to love. The greater Town of Montgomery Community mourns together today. As we say goodbye to a pillar in our community and ask everyone to share a memory and help us celebrate the life of this great man. #TOMSTRONG"
Wright also starred on Broadway, playing Mufasa in "The Lion King" musical, and also appearing in "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Pippin", and others.
