Voice actor Peter Robbins has died at the age of 65.

Robbins, the original voice of the beloved character Charlie Brown throughout the 1960s, died by suicide, his grieving family confirmed on Tuesday.

The former child actor started his career at 9 years old before he went on to voice the Peanuts character in classics including A Charlie Brown Christmas and It’s A Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Robbins’ family announced on January 25 that he had taken his own life. They have not provided further details and have asked for privacy.

According to reports, Robbins suffered from bipolar disorder and had been troubled later in life.

In 2015, the former actor was sentenced to five years behind bars for threatening numerous people. He pleaded guilty to sending the media threatening letters offering money to take the life of San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore.

Speaking to KSWB in 2019, he said: “I would recommend to anybody that has bipolar disorder to take it seriously because your life can turn around in the span of a month like it did to me.

“I came out of prison and I’m a better person for it. I’m much more humble and grateful and thankful that I lived through the experience.”

After being released, Robbins got his Charlie Brown tattoo and said it was a symbol of him ‘refurbishing my life.’

His heartbroken friend Brian Billeck took to Twitter and paid tribute, writing: “I spoke to him last back in mid Dec. He wanted people to watch “The Charlie Brown Christmas Special.” He said with everything going on – the world could do with a Little Bit of Charlie Brown & Linus’ message.”

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