Celebrity Veteran Voice Actor Naoki Bando Dies at 69, Known for Robonyan in Yo-kai Watch
Japanese voice actor Naoki Bando, best known as Robonyan in Yo-kai Watch, has died at 69 while receiving medical treatment, his agency announced.
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Celebrity Legendary Japanese Screenwriter Sou Kuramoto Dies at Age 91
Sou Kuramoto, the writer behind beloved dramas like Kita no Kuni Kara, has died of multi-organ failure at 91, his foundation announced.
Celebrity Manzai Legend Button Nakada Dies at 78 After Secret Battle with Lung Cancer
Osaka manzai icon Button Nakada, half of the duo Kaus & Button, has died at 78. He kept performing after revealing a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis.
Celebrity ILL BONE Vocalist Jun Nakada Dies Suddenly, Band Announces
Punk band ILL BONE revealed that vocalist Jun Nakada died suddenly on August 15, just as the group was preparing new music and live shows.
Celebrity Japanese Actor and Narrator Leo Morimoto Dies at 83
Beloved Japanese actor and narrator Leo Morimoto, known for his gentle voice and the Japanese dub of Thomas & Friends, has died at 83.
Celebrity Great Gidayu, Member of Takeshi’s Comedy Troupe, Dies at 67
Comedian Great Gidayu, a longtime member of Beat Takeshi's 'Takeshi Gundan' troupe, has died at 67 after being found collapsed at his Tokyo home.
Celebrity Yayoi Kusama, Avant-Garde Artist Who Shaped Generations of Musicians, Dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the polka-dot artist whose work influenced musicians from chelmico to Cyndi Lauper, has died at 97 from multi-organ failure.
Celebrity Special Effects Artist Screaming Mad George Dies at Age 69
Hollywood makeup and effects artist Screaming Mad George, known for Predator and Slipknot's masks, has died at 69, his team announced.