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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, star of ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘Mortal Kombat,’ dies at 75

The actor passed away due to complications from a stroke

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, star of ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘Mortal Kombat,’ dies at 75
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04/12/2025 10:00 ‧ 1 day ago | StarsInsider

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his on-screen villain roles, passed away on December 4, at the age of 75.

He appeared in more than 30 films, including 'The Last Emperor' (1987) and ‘Mortal Kombat' (1995). The Tokyo-born actor died from complications of a stroke, his manager confirmed.

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