Akihiro Miwa, Iconic Ghibli Voice Actor, Dies at 91
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Japanese singer, actor, and voice artist Akihiro Miwa passed away on June 20 at age 91 from natural causes after months of declining health. Born in Nagasaki, he survived the atomic bombing as a child and rose to fame with hits like 'Meque Meque,' drag performances in 'Black Lizard,' and unforgettable Ghibli roles voicing Moro in 'Princess Mononoke' and the Witch of the Waste in 'Howl's Moving Castle.' He left a handwritten message urging love as the key to peace, with fans and friends now honoring his seven-decade legacy of resilience and empathy.
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