When Disney’s Bambi was released on August 21, 1942, Walt Disney introduced audiences to a tender coming-of-age story set in the forest. The film followed a young fawn as he learned about friendship, love, loss, and responsibility, and included perhaps one of the most heartbreaking Disney scenes of all time.

Thanks to its groundbreaking animation, Bambi became a classic that continues to resonate more than 80 years later. Much of its magic came from the voices behind the beloved characters, many of them children at the time. Here’s a look at the original cast members who are still with us and a tribute to those who have passed.