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Coverage dated December 4, 2025

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, 'Mortal Kombat' actor, dies at 75

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The prolific performer appeared in more than 150 film, television and video game projects during his four-decade career.

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  1. FOX 43 York

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, 'Mortal Kombat' actor, dies at 75 (opens FOX 43 York)

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    The prolific performer appeared in more than 150 film, television and video game projects during his four-decade career.

  2. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in 'Mortal Kombat,' has died at 75 (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in "Mortal Kombat" and TV series "The Man in the High Castle" has died. He was 75.

  3. Rolling Stone

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, 'Mortal Kombat' and 'The Man in the High Castle' Star, Dead at 75 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who starred in unforgettable roles in the 'Mortal Kombat' and 'The Man in the High Castle' series, has died at the age of 75.

  4. FOX 35 Orlando

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, 'Mortal Kombat' actor dies at 75 (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The actor appeared in a variety of films, including "Mortal Kombat," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "The Last Emperor," and "Pearl Harbor."

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for ‘Mortal Kombat’ and decades of villain roles, dies at 75 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese American actor and martial artist known for his roles in the "Mortal Kombat" films, "License to Kill and "The Man in the High Castle," died Thursday at age 75.

  6. Variety

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Actor in ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘The Man in the High Castle,’ Dies at 75 (opens Variety)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who played evil sorcerer Shang Tsung in the "Mortal Kombat" franchise died Thursday in Santa Barbara. He was 75.

  7. Deadline

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dead: 'Mortal Kombat, 'High Castle' Actor Was 75 (opens Deadline)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor best known for his roles in the Mortal Kombat films, The Last Emperor and The Man in the High Castle, has died.

  8. Newsweek

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa cause of death: What we know after actor dies age 75 (opens Newsweek)

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    Tagawa, the Tokyo-born actor who starred in "Mortal Kombat" and "The Man in the High Castle," has died at the age of 75.

  9. CNN

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ dies at 75 (opens CNN)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series “The Man in the High Castle” has died. He was 75.

  10. Breitbart News

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘Nash Bridges’ star, Dies at 75 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series “The Man in the High Castle” has died. He was 75.

  11. New York Post

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ star and legendary film villain, dead at 75 (opens New York Post)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series "The Man in the High Castle" has died. He was 75.

  12. The Hollywood Reporter

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘The Man in the High Castle’ Actor, Dies at 75 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese-American actor who starred in the Mortal Kombat franchise, has died. He was 75.

  13. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ actor, dies at 75 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor known for his roles in “The Last Emperor,” “The Man in the High Castle” and the “Mortal Kombat” films, died Thursday in Santa Barbara, California. He was 75.

  14. NBC News

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who starred in 'Mortal Kombat,' has died at 75 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series “The Man in the High Castle."

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