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Actor and Voice Actor Dai Tsuchida, Japanese Voice of Lightning McQueen, Dies at 54

Dai Tsuchida, known for playing Saizou in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger and voicing Lightning McQueen in Cars, has died of heart failure at 54.
2026.10.20
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Actress Yuri Nakamura Dies at 44 After Long Battle with Rectal Cancer

Japanese actress Yuri Nakamura has died at 44, her agency announced, after a 13-year battle with rectal cancer that returned last year.
2026.09.14
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Legendary Actress and Writer Keiko Kishi Dies at 93

Keiko Kishi, the star of 'Kimi no Na wa' and 'Otouto' who was also celebrated as an essayist, has died of natural causes at 93, her agency confirmed.
2026.08.18
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TV Tokyo to Honor Akihiro Miwa With 16-Year Retrospective Special on August 18

TV Tokyo airs a tribute special for the late Akihiro Miwa, revisiting his 91 years and 16 seasons as 'Ariehen Mugen Sekai' MC, hosted by SUPER EIGHT.
2026.08.17
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Takarazuka Legend Mihanayo Sumi Dies at 94, Sons Pay Tribute to “Great Actress” Mother

Former Takarazuka Revue top star Mihanayo Sumi has died at 94. Sons Masahiro and Masanobu Takashima shared tributes to their mother.
2026.08.06
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