Pancreatic cancer has claimed another fatality...Everyone at ALL ACCESS is deeply saddened to report the passing of legendary Superstar Voiceover Artist CHRIS CORLEY following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer (3/21). He was 55 years old. CHRIS and his son CHRISTOPHER were still healing from the loss of wife/mom MELISSA just a few years back (NET NEWS 10/21/15).
CORLEY was just recently announced as the recipient of a special BENZTOWN 50's newest and now highest honor, the BENZTOWN ICONIC VOICE AWARD for Lifetime Achievement in Voiceover.
According to BENZTOWN, "Over a 36 year career, CORLEY has been the voice of FOX, MLB, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, NICKELODEON and the BROADWAY show and tour of BOOK OF MORMON. He's also been on-air as a radio talent in WINSTON-SALEM, NC; GREENSBORO, NC; CHARLOTTE, NC; FORT MYERS, FL; NASHVILLE, TN; NORFOLK-VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; ATLANTA, GA; LOS ANGELES, CA. CORLEY’s distinctive voice has also been heard on some of the biggest television stations in the U.S., including stations in NEW YORK CITY, SAN FRANCISCO, DENVER, WASHINGTON, DC, and his hometown of FORT MYERS, FL. He has also voiced numerous commercials and movie trailers for major films."
ATLAS TALENT AGENCY President LISA MARBER-RICH told ALL ACCESS, "After 25+ years together, our hearts are broken at the loss our dear friend and client. The world will be a quieter place without the melodious sounds of CHRIS CORLEY."
ALL ACCESS has learned that a Celebration Of Life honoring CHRIS is set for APRIL 6th in FT. MYERS. More details as they become available.
Among his clients were WUPW since 1998 and WTOL since around 2013.