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

• Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor known for "Mortal Kombat" and "The Man in the High Castle," died at 75.
• He passed away in Santa Barbara from complications due to a stroke.
• Tagawa's extensive filmography included roles in "The Last Emperor," "Pearl Harbor," and "Planet of the Apes."
• He began acting at 36 after various jobs, with his mother initially discouraging him due to limited roles for Asian actors.

Why It Matters: Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa's death marks the passing of an actor who shaped Asian roles.