UPDATE 29/01/21: Well, it's now official: Sega has waved goodbye to Roger Craig Smith, who voiced Sonic the Hedgehog for over 10 years.
In a farewell post on Twitter, Sega said Smith had been an "integral part of the Sega family".
"He brought the voice of Sonic to life, and we are forever grateful for his never-ending enthusiasm in helping the community and spreading joy," the publisher added.