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Akira Toriyama Dies: ‘Dragon Ball’ Creator & Manga Artist Was 68


Akira Toriyama, the influential manga artist who created the Dragon Ball anime franchise, has died aged 68.

Akira Toriyama, the influential manga artist who created the Dragon Ball anime franchise, has died aged 68. A statement from his Bird Studio said it was “deeply saddened” to report he had passed on March 1, due to an acute subdural hematoma — blood clots on the brain that usually form after an injury. “We hope that Akira Toriyama’s unique world of creation continues to be loved by everyone for a long time to come.”

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