Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, an actor known for his work in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ franchise, has tragically died.
His family confirmed that the the actor died in Santa Barbara, California, due to complications from a stroke, according to Deadline. When he passed on Thursday, December 4 he was surrounded by his family and children.
Tagawa is also well known for his roles in “The Last Emperor”, “Memoirs of a Geisha” and “The Man in the High Castle” as well as “Mortal Kombat”.
The actor moved to North Carolina when he was five years old after being born in Japan. He has nearly 150 acting credits and fans have been left shocked by the news of his death.
He featured on many films including “Big Trouble in Little China,” “Tekken,” “Pearl Harbor,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Elektra,” “Snow Falling on Cedars,” and “47 Ronin”. Tagawa’s first role was in “The Last Emperor” before he played the villian Kwang in James Bond movie “Licence to Kill.”
Fans have taken to social media to pay their tributes. One posted on X: “Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa had been in a lot of shows and movies, but no one kould ever match the energy he brought as Shang Tsung in the first ever #MortalKombatMovie in ’95. May he now rest in peace. May your legacy shall live on for eternity, Mr. Tagawa.”
Another added: “GUTTED to hear of the passing of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Shang Tsung is THE most iconic video game villain, and Tagawa brought him to life with such perfection. His voice will live on forever in my heart. Rest easy, and thank you Mr. Tagawa.”
A third wrote: “RIP Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. I will never forget your iconic role as Shang Tsung. Mortal Kombat was a big part of many children’s lives when I was growing up and your performance was a gift to all of us.”
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