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Famous actors died as a result of Pulmonary failure

Here are 1 famous actors from the world died in Pulmonary failure:

James Shigeta

James Shigeta (June 17, 1929 Honolulu-July 28, 2014 Los Angeles) also known as Guy Brion, The Frank Sinatra of Japan or James S. Shigeta was an American actor, singer and voice actor.

He began his career in entertainment as a singer in nightclubs, and later transitioned into acting. He is perhaps best known for his role as Joseph "Joe" Takagi in the 1988 action film "Die Hard." He also appeared in films such as "Flower Drum Song," "Bridge to the Sun," and "The Crimson Kimono." Shigeta was a trailblazer for Asian-American actors and was recognized with several awards throughout his career, including the National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Crimson Kimono." In addition to his film work, Shigeta also lent his voice to animated television shows such as "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "Mulan."

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