R.I.P. Peter Robbins, the original voice of Charlie Brown

Peter Robbins, who voiced Charlie Brown in the original run of television specials, died at the age of 65. A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown were productions that the former child actor brought to life.

Robbins was born in Los Angeles on August 10, 1956. He made guest appearances on shows like The Donna Reed Show when he was a child. A Boy named Charlie Brown was his first Peanuts special. At the age of fourteen, he was replaced by a younger actor, who voiced the character seven times. Robbins had a tattoo of Charlie Brown on his arm.

Robbins appeared in episodes of Get Smart and F Troop. In 1967, he acted in Good Times with Sonny and Cher.

Robbins graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 1976. He was a radio personality and worked in real estate.

The actor died by suicide last week according to his family. He was vocal about his battles with mental health. He was sentenced to five years in jail for making criminal threats against the San Diego sheriff. He told Fox 5 that he would recommend anyone with a mental illness to take it seriously because it can turn around in a month.