Mexican voice actor Alexis Ortega, best known as the Latin American Spanish voice of Spider-Man, has died at 38. His death was confirmed on Monday, January 26, by El Mundo.
Following the news, tributes poured in across social media, with fans and fellow creatives honoring his warmth, talent, and the lasting mark he left on some of the most beloved franchises of the past decade. As per the report, no cause of death has been disclosed.
Ortega Remembered as Latin American Voice of Spider-Man
Ortega was best known for lending his voice to Spider-Man for Latin American audiences during the character’s early appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed on screen by Tom Holland.
His Spanish-language performances were heard in “Captain America: Civil War,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”
For many Spanish-speaking fans across Latin America, Ortega’s voice became closely associated with the web-slinger during that chapter of the franchise.
Through his work, Ortega brought warmth and emotional nuance to the role, securing his place in the region’s dubbing history.
Outpouring of Tributes Honors Spider-Man Voice Actor
Fans and fellow creatives shared heartfelt messages across social media following the news of Ortega’s passing.
“So young. So sad. May his family find strength in each other to get through this,” one tribute read, while another added, “Rest in paradise brother ❤️.”
Others offered prayers for his loved ones and honored his legacy, writing, “Rest in peace beloved Alexis 🙌🙏🕊️” and “Rest in Paradise Spidey. For those of you who are confused, he dubbed Spidey in Spanish.”
The messages reflected the deep connection audiences felt to Ortega’s work and the lasting impact of his voice.
A Decade-Long Career in Film and Dubbing
Born August 31, 1987, in Mexico, Ortega launched his professional career in 2013, balancing on-screen roles with voice work, as reported by Complex. Over the following decade, his voice became a familiar part of major international releases across Latin America.
Beyond Spider-Man, Ortega voiced Tadashi Hamada in “Big Hero 6” and provided Spanish dubbing for films such as “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Finding Dory,” and “Cars 3.”
His work spanned Disney, Marvel, and other global studios, making his performances a staple for family and franchise audiences.
On-Screen Roles and Expanding Digital Work
Along with his voice work, Ortega also built an on-screen acting career. He appeared in “Luis Miguel: The Series,” portraying a younger version of Jorge “El Burro” Van Rankin, and later took on the role of Federico “DJ Freddy” Limantour in “La Casa de las Flores.”
In more recent years, Ortega moved into digital dubbing, lending his voice to Spanish-language adaptations of online content. He was also involved in projects connected to MrBeast, highlighting the expanding role of voice actors across both traditional entertainment and digital platforms.
