Charles Martinet, who voiced Mario for over 25 years, has retired (Credit: Charles Martinet/ CC-BY-SA-2.0)

Charles Martinet, the beloved voice behind Nintendo's cheerful Italian plumber Mario, has retired. The 67-year-old has been delighting young gamers with catchphrases like "mama mia," "let's a-go," and "it's-a me" for over 25 years. Nintendo made the announcement in late August 2023.