Japanese actors died because of Lymphoma

Here are 3 famous actors from Japan died in Lymphoma:

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura (February 16, 1931 Kitakyushu-November 10, 2014) also known as Gouichi Oda, Goichi Oda, Takakura Ken, The Japanese Clint Eastwood or Oda Gōichi was a Japanese actor.

Takakura was a prolific actor who appeared in over 200 films throughout his career. He was best known for his tough-guy roles in yakuza films, such as Street Mobster (1972) and The Yakuza (1974), as well as in cop dramas like The Bullet Train (1975) and Black Rain (1989). He also starred in several international films, including Mr. Baseball (1992) and Rush Hour 2 (2001). In addition to his work in film, Takakura also appeared in television dramas and lent his voice to numerous anime films. He was known for his stoic presence on screen and was regarded as one of the most important actors in Japanese cinema history.

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Chosuke Ikariya

Chosuke Ikariya (November 1, 1931 Sumida, Tokyo-March 20, 2004 Minato) also known as Choichi Ikariya, Chō-san, Chōichi Ikariya, Ikariya Chōsuke, Chôsuke Ikariya or The Drifters was a Japanese comedian and actor. He had one child, .

Ikariya found his success in the entertainment industry as one of the founding members of the legendary Japanese comedy group, The Drifters in 1955 which also consisted of Koji Nakamoto, Akira Akasaka, Samu Miyazato and Shizuo Yamauchi. In addition to his successful comedy career, Ikariya also acted in numerous films and television dramas throughout his life. He was a talented musician and played the bass guitar for the Drifters. He was known for his unique style and charisma that made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry of Japan for more than five decades. Ikariya's death in 2004 was a great loss to the entertainment industry and his many fans.

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Sukekiyo Kameyama

Sukekiyo Kameyama (November 9, 1954 Ishinomaki-January 26, 2013 Saitama Prefecture) was a Japanese voice actor and actor.

He was affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce and was best known for his roles in popular anime series like "Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple", "Detective Conan", and "One Piece". In addition to his voice acting career, Kameyama also appeared in a number of live-action television dramas, including "Kamen Rider Kuuga". Kameyama was highly respected in the voice acting industry and was known for his versatile range as a performer. He unfortunately passed away in 2013 at the age of 58 due to an untreated heart condition.

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