31 years ago, Super Mario Bros. released in theaters. The film featured many different faces that have become familiar to Nintendo fans in the decades since. One of them is Mojo Nixon. In the film, he played Toad, one of the characters that would help the Mario brothers with foiling President Koopa’s evil plans.
Although Nintendo fans know him the most as Toad in the movie, he is also known for being a singer, songwriter and radio host. His career as a musician, combined with wanting less money than Tom Waits, the production team’s preferred choice for the role of Toad, is how he ultimately got the role in the film. It isn’t his only appearance in a film either. He played Jerry Lee Lewis’ drummer in “Great Balls of Fire” and also appeared in a 1994 film adaptation of “Car 54, Where Are You?”, a television show that originally aired in the 60s.
That all said, there is some tragic news to report to you today. Mojo Nixon has sadly passed away at the age of 66. He passed away from a cardiac arrest he had while sleeping aboard a country music cruise. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, a sister, a brother and a granddaughter. We hope Mojo Nixon rests and peace, and we send our condolences to his friends and family.
How sad. Its a little early to be gone too soon in his 60s. R.I.P. I wish him the best in his next life. :-(
He looks like he could be a brother of John Travolta.
Damn…
I know right?
What happened to the woman with a pig’s nose in the background ?
’Cardiac arrest’.
Soon, the big pharma genocide will result in denonic heads rollin’.
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Sometimes people just die, not always a big reason behind it
demonic* even
Aw man! Only 66. RIP Mojo. Off to that Convoy in the Sky.
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Sad news—Mojo Nixon brought such a memorable energy to Toad and to music culture overall. Moments like this remind us how important it is to preserve accurate public information and history for future reference. For anyone researching verified background details responsibly, resources like Kentucky arrest records can sometimes help provide factual context alongside media reports. Condolences to his family, friends, and fans who will continue to celebrate his unique legacy.