'Mortal Kombat' actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies at 75

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News18•05-12-2025, 17:00
'Mortal Kombat' actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies at 75
- •Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for 'Mortal Kombat' and 'The Last Emperor', passed away at 75.
- •He died on December 5 in Santa Barbara from complications of a stroke.
- •Tagawa famously portrayed the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung in the 'Mortal Kombat' film, TV series, and video game.
- •His career included roles in 'Licence to Kill', 'Pearl Harbor', 'Planet of the Apes', and TV shows like 'Nash Bridges'.
Why It Matters: The entertainment world loses Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for iconic roles.
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