Godzilla legacy actor Akira Takarada has passed away at age 87.

Godzilla (Toho) NewsPublished By Chris Mar 17, 2022Leave a Comment

It is with heavy hearts that today we must report the unfortunate passing of the legendary actor Akira Takarada...

Takarada was a prominent Japanese actor who played in a number of Godzilla films over the years, from the 1954 original to Godzilla: Final Wars and even a (deleted) scene in Gareth Edwards' Godzilla (2014). He passed away today at age 87.

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Rest in peace Akira, you will be missed.

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Godzilla legacy actor Akira Takarada has passed away at age 87.

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SasquaDash
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SasquaDashMarch 17, 2022

We have sadly lost another legend...

Rest In Peace Akira Takarada, Thank You for contributing so much to this beloved franchise.

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G. H. (Gman)March 18, 2022

Absolutely a monumental loss to the world. Takarada was the face of the franchise. His joy for the series, its fans and his co-filmmakers will be forever missed.

I hate this so much--For his family, his fans and the franchise, which will never shine quite as bright without his enthusiasm.