“Mortal Kombat” star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa died Thursday morning. He was 75.
The late actor’s manager confirmed the news to Deadline, revealing he was surrounded by loved ones when he passed in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Tagawa’s cause of death was complication of a stroke.
His family members mourned the producer in a touching statement, writing, “Cary was a rare soul: generous, thoughtful and endlessly committed to his craft.
“His loss is immeasurable,” they continued. “My heart is with his family, friends and all who loved him.”
Tagawa’s rep has yet to respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Tagawa is survived by wife Sally Phillips, whom he wed in 1984.
The couple welcomed son Calen and daughters Byrnne and Cana during their time together.
Tagawa is best known for playing Shang Tsung in the “Mortal Kombat” franchise.
He also appeared in “The Last Emperor,” “Snow Falling on Cedars” and the “James Bond” movie “License to Kill.”
Tagawa’s last major role was in “The Man in the High Castle,” in which he played Nobusuke Tagomi.
He called his character one he “identified with so much.”
Tagawa explained, “I understood and grew up with the legacy of the war. So to be good, bad and ugly — being different — [is the same] as with my character Tagomi, who seems to be the only one running around talking about peace.”
Before acting, Tagawa worked as a celery farmer, limo driver, pizza supply truck driver and photojournalist.
He lived on Kauai with his family.
In addition to Tagawa’s wife and children, he is survived by grandchildren River and Thea.
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