'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies
This black and white photo taken in May 1982 shows Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, whose death was announced on 8 March 2024. Publishing house Shueisha said in a statement that it was "greatly saddened by the sudden news of his death". The 68-year-old was the author of the hugely popular and influential titles "Dragon Ball" and "Dragon Ball Z".
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