08/03/2024 11:36 (UTC)

‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

Tokyo, Mar 8 (EFE/EPA).- Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, the creator of hugely popular “Dragon Ball” comics and anime cartoons, has died of an acute stroke, his production group said on Friday. He was 68.

"We are deeply saddened to inform you that manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma," said a statement from Bird Studio. (Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON).

SHOT LIST: A STATUE OF SON GOKU, A CHARACTER OF DRAGON BALL CREATED BY A JAPANESE MANGA ARTIST AKIRA TORIYAMA, IN FRONT OF BANDAI CO. IN TOKYO, JAPAN.

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Date: 08/03/2024 11:34 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » Animation
Human interest » People
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 25 seconds
Reference: 7001343397
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