Updated January 21st, 2020 at 14:22 IST
'Dragon Ball' narrator Brice Armstrong passes away at 84 from natural causes
'Dragon Ball' narrator, Brice Armstrong passes away from natural causes at the age of 86. He worked on other shows like 'Yu Yu Hakusho' and 'Lupin III'
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The narrator of Dragon Ball, Brice Armstrong has recently passed away at the age of 84. The news of Armstrong's passing was confirmed by talent management group Mary Collins Agency. Armstrong passed away on January 10 due to natural causes according to the company that uploaded a Facebook post.
A 'legend' to the anime and gaming community
The Facebook post that was uploaded by the agency wrote that Brice had retired from voice acting back in 2009 and over the years lent his voice to the original Dragon Ball series as it narrator as well as brought the characters of Captain Ginyu and Lord Slug alive in Dragon Ball Z the remastered version. He also worked on shows like Yu Yu Hakusho, Lupin III, Case Closed and many many other titles.
According to the agency, Christopher Sabat, a Mary Collins Agency voice actor and founder of Okratron 5000 often worked with Armstrong and had described him as the kindest and funniest person he had ever known. The agency also added that iconic Star Wars actor James Earl Jones envied Armstrong's voice control and also said that while Armstrong had an ear for celebrity impressions he was probably best known for his work as the narrator of Dragon Ball.
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Fans left saddened by the actors passing away, and have been flooding social media to offer their condolences and remind all of the people of the joys he brought.
Brice Armstrong, the English Dub Narrator of DragonBall & the voice of Captain Ginyu in DBZ, has passed away at the age of 84. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/DAYtx0zc1B
— Dragon Ball Hype. (@DbsHype)
Just received word from King Kai. It pains me to share that voice actor, Dragon Ball narrator, and legend among the anime community, Brice Armstrong has passed away at 84 from natural causes. He of course, has passed through the Other World Check-In Station. May he rest in peace.
— Goku (@Goku)
Just learned of the passing of Brice Armstrong, Narrator of Dragon Ball and voice of Captain Ginyu. His voice really set the tone of this wacky and cool series we had acquired back in day. Powerful pipes and larger than life character. Rest In Peace, Brice. @FUNimation pic.twitter.com/F75bnTLsNV
— Sonny Strait (@sonnystrait)
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Published January 21st, 2020 at 14:22 IST