Famous actor and voice talent forDestiny2Lance Reddick recently passed away due to natural causes, and many have taken to the internet in tribute to his various roles over the years. Fans have even taken to crowdingDestiny 2’s Zavala, voiced by Reddick, in-game to remember the actor and his iconic performance as the Vanguard Commander. One fan in particular took to Reddit to share their tribute to the deceasedDestiny 2voiceactor, a corner to corner crochet of the “Push Forward” emblem, which players can attain by completing strikes and earning rank up packages from Zavala.
Destiny 2’s hub area was crowded the day after the news first broke of Reddick’s passing, withfans surrounding the character he portrayed. Since this initial tribute fromDestiny 2fans, more tributes to Reddick’s legacy have been shared around the internet, from figurines to an in game monument. Although many are still saddened by the renowned actor’s death, his memory lives on through his iconic performance as Commander Zavala and the enigmatic Charon from theJohn Wickfilms.
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OneDestiny 2player, known as thethreadhare, posted their tribute to Reddick on Reddit, sharing an image of a crochet, in reference to Zavala’s knitting habit hinted at through variousminor details within his office inDestiny 2. The crochet is of an emblem Zavala rewards players with, known as “Push Forward.”
The crochet tribute to Reddick is both a heartfelt attempt at honoring the late actor, and a reference to one of his most iconic role’s subtle details. The crochet is just one of many online posts meant to honor theDestiny 2voice actor, and serves as a reminder that although the actor is gone, he isn’t forgotten. Players thankfullyhave more Zavala content to come, so Reddick’s passing doesn’t mean online audiences have to say their goodbyes to the iconic performance just yet.
Reddick’s death is tragic, and comes too soon. With anacting career spanning over thirty yearsin both television and video games, it’s hard to find someone who isn’t familiar with some of the late actor’s work. One of Reddick’s last performances in film,John Wick: Chapter 4, leaned into the actor’s talent to provide a brief albeit powerful performance and helps highlight just how painful the actor’s death is for online audiences. Reddick’s work will continue to live on through the various tributes shared by fans, with his iconic character Zavala being a standout for many around the world.
Destiny 2is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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