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Obituaries & Industry Legends
This section covers the passing of individuals and notable figures connected to the video game and entertainment industries. Reports include deaths of industry pioneers and executives, as well as real-life inspirations behind media characters.
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Vermeil in Gold Manga Artist Yoko Umezu Passes Away
Yoko Umezu, the manga artist behind Kinsou no Vermeil (Vermeil in Gold), has passed away due to cerebral infarction, Monthly Shonen Gangan editorial department announced.
Tsurumaru Tsuyoshi, Real-Life Inspiration for Umamusume Character, Passes Away at 31
Real-life racehorse Tsurumaru Tsuyoshi, who inspired the Umamusume character, has passed away peacefully of old age at 31.
Technoblade's Father Condemns Harassment Against Creator Technolarp
Technoblade's father has condemned online harassment aimed at YouTuber Technolarp, who faced severe backlash for mimicking the late Minecraft icon.
Legendary Warhammer 40,000 Artist John Blanche Passes Away at 77
John Blanche, the legendary British illustrator known as the Father of Grimdark who defined the iconic visual aesthetic of Warhammer 40,000, has passed away at the age of 77.
Disney Legend Peabo Bryson Passes Away at Age 75
Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson, famed for iconic Disney themes Beauty and the Beast and A Whole New World, has passed away peacefully at age 75.
Tom Kane, Legendary Voice Actor of Master Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Passes Away at 64
Legendary voice actor Tom Kane, known for voicing Master Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, has passed away at the age of 64.
Cartoon Network and CNN Founder Ted Turner Passes Away at 87
American media mogul Ted Turner, the pioneer behind CNN, Cartoon Network, and Captain Planet, has passed away at the age of 87.
Sadako Creator Koji Suzuki, Author of Ring and Pioneer of Global J-Horror, Passes Away at 68
Koji Suzuki, the acclaimed Japanese horror author behind Ring and the creator of Sadako, has passed away at the age of 68 due to a chronic illness.
Space Sheriff Gavan Actor Kenji Ohba Passes Away at 72
Legendary Japanese tokusatsu actor Kenji Ohba, best known for his iconic role as Space Sheriff Gavan, has passed away from cancer at the age of 72.
Roger Sweet, Creator of He-Man and Former Mattel Toy Designer, Passes Away at 91
Roger Sweet, the former Mattel toy designer who conceived He-Man and launched the Masters of the Universe franchise, has passed away at the age of 91.
Internet and Action Film Legend Chuck Norris Passes Away at 86
Legendary action star, martial artist, and internet icon Chuck Norris has passed away peacefully at age 86, surrounded by his family.