Iconic Japanese actor Akira Takarada of 'Godzilla' fame dies at 87 - Economic Times

Takarada passed away in hospital after contracted pneumonia.

TOKYO: Japanese actor Akira Takarada, who starred in the original 1954 'Godzilla' and several later films featuring the city-wrecking monster, has died in Tokyo aged 87. Takarada, who appeared at the… [+1957 chars]

full article...