If you're an Adventures in Odyssey fan, then you know that Eugene Meltsner is equal parts serious nerd and comedic fall guy. He's one of the original characters of AiO and he's been voiced by the same voice actor, Will Ryan, since the 1980s.

But just this past Monday I was shocked and saddened to read on Facebook that Will Ryan just passed away after a short fight with cancer. He's been a staple in lives of thousands of Odyssey fans for more than two generations now, playing not only Eugene but over a hundred characters on the show.

Please pray for the Ryan family as they grieve the loss of Will so close to Thanksgiving.

Adventures in Odyssey wrote a farewell to Will Ryan that you can read here.