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.
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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.