Video game and anime voice actor Billy Kametz passed away after a battle with colon cancer (Image via Getty Images)Billy Kametz, a well-known video game and anime voice actor, passed away at the age of 35 after a long battle with colon cancer. The news of his death was confirmed by the organizers of his GoFundMe campaign.The campaign first started in May 2021, shortly after Kametz announced he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer and would be taking a hiatus from his work to spend time with his family in Pennsylvania.Daman Mills@DamanMillsWe love you and will miss you, @BillyKametz. 🕯5904618We love you and will miss you, @BillyKametz. ♥️🕯 https://t.co/4xJtrAyyk7The GoFundMe campaign mentioned that the funds raised through the platform would cover travel, insurance, medical bills not provided by insurance, and other daily life necessities. At the time of writing, the fundraiser collected $183,598 of its $150,000 goal.Organizers revealed that the campaign would be officially closed on June 14 to allow “final thoughts and donations.” It was also mentioned that donations that have not been used towards Kametz’s treatment would be contributed towards his funeral and the celebration of his life and funeral.🐟 | Azz | The Sailor🧭@FishAzz3A Tribute for Billy Kametz, May he Rest In Peace1270279A Tribute for Billy Kametz, May he Rest In Peace https://t.co/Fybqb365zKKametz’s family also encouraged contributors to donate to the Colon Cancer Coalition in honor of the artist. Reports suggest that a viewing will be held by his family on June 15, and Kametz will be laid to rest on June 18.A look back into the life of Billy KametzBilly Kametz was an American video game and anime voice actor, best remembered for appearing as Josuke Higashikata in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable, Takuto Maruki in Persona 5 Royal, and Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero.Kametz was born on March 22, 1987 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and grew up in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He previously worked as an entertainment staff on Disney’s cruise line before moving to Los Angeles in 2016 to play the titular role in Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular.The artist then established a career in the voice industry and bagged several prominent voice roles in anime shows like Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Boruto, Pokemon Journeys, and Neon Genesis Evangelion, among others.Kametz won the Best VA Performance (EN) award at the 4th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2020 for his role in The Rising of the Shield Hero. Fans of Nintendo also remember Kametz for his role in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Fire Emblem Heroes, and Pokemon Masters.Other video games he lent his voice to include Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Triangle Strategy, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, and Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster.Tributes pour in as Billy Kametz dies at 65The Billy Kametz GoFundMe campaign (Image via GoFundMe)Billy Kametz was one of the most beloved voice actors in the anime and video games industry. Unfortunately, he passed away on June 9, 2022, after suffering from stage IV colon cancer.Following the news of his demise, several of Kametz’s fans and well-wishers took to Twitter to mourn the loss of the artist:Luuzine@Luuz1neThank you, Billy Kametz, for everything.58461166Thank you, Billy Kametz, for everything. https://t.co/C9NGuJGWvS#BLM | Oziach@RevivedOziachI don't think a VA passing has ever messed with me more than Billy Kametz.I'm wishing the best for his family and friends, genuinely. He was an utter legend and one of the greatest VA's of all time.160083267I don't think a VA passing has ever messed with me more than Billy Kametz.I'm wishing the best for his family and friends, genuinely. He was an utter legend and one of the greatest VA's of all time. https://t.co/VoHqasZo0zDaniel Alba@EvernightStudioI still reflect on these words and they hit me even harder now that Billy Kametz is gone. We all need to hear something like this when we're bearing the weight of life's stresses. Thank you for letting us experience a part of your journey. Rest in peace.91173185I still reflect on these words and they hit me even harder now that Billy Kametz is gone. We all need to hear something like this when we're bearing the weight of life's stresses. Thank you for letting us experience a part of your journey. Rest in peace. https://t.co/npuOMBP1jHcandy/mae mae 💙🚀✨ #BillyKametzLove@finaIspaceremember guys, billy kametz was not only the role of macaque, or josuke, or whichever role he may have played. he was a person with family, friends, and most importantly a life cut much too short. remember him for who HE was, not just the roles he played.133793097remember guys, billy kametz was not only the role of macaque, or josuke, or whichever role he may have played. he was a person with family, friends, and most importantly a life cut much too short. remember him for who HE was, not just the roles he played.Broq Lesnar for the 3D0@EXPaylineBilly Kametz brought to life so many incredible roles to life but him bringing such heart and soul to Maruki is honestly part of why I'm still alive todayI'm never going to forget your performances BillyThank you93512351Billy Kametz brought to life so many incredible roles to life but him bringing such heart and soul to Maruki is honestly part of why I'm still alive todayI'm never going to forget your performances BillyThank you https://t.co/W15y8fCLYkLotusYurei@LotusYureiThis line hits so hard. I don't think I can express how much of an amazing VA Billy Kametz was, he is my favorite VA and always will be. I hope he rests in peace.Cherish the time you spend with the people you love.1469358This line hits so hard. I don't think I can express how much of an amazing VA Billy Kametz was, he is my favorite VA and always will be. I hope he rests in peace.Cherish the time you spend with the people you love. https://t.co/WiJqNJRt5sren 🕯️❤️ rest easy, billy@phankidd_in memoriam of billy kametz1816439in memoriam of billy kametz https://t.co/5xlcJsBl27Renrenka 🦋@renrenka_noiGoodbye Billy Kametz, thank you for bringing our beloved characters to life...789303Goodbye Billy Kametz, thank you for bringing our beloved characters to life... https://t.co/Ron44R2MZz✨tishtish✨@tishtishartWe love you @BillyKametz We are so lucky to have had you, if even for a short while.May you keep smiling wherever you are, your characters will continue to do so for you. Rest easy 🫶55201154We love you @BillyKametz We are so lucky to have had you, if even for a short while.May you keep smiling wherever you are, your characters will continue to do so for you. Rest easy 🫶 https://t.co/K8vjUx9RWQДастанович @ Star Wars@Dastanovich_Rest in peace, Billy Kametz. What a fantastic VA that was taken from us way too soon61391121Rest in peace, Billy Kametz. What a fantastic VA that was taken from us way too soon https://t.co/nafBlzANz8As tributes continue to pour in online, it is certain that Billy Kametz will be dearly missed by his family, friends, admirers, and loved ones. He will also always be remembered for his work and contributions to the entertainment industry.