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Dec 05, 2025 8:04am by Fuzz in Mortal Kombat General Discussion
With a heavy heart, it's been reported that legendary actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has sadly passed away. Tagawa famously portrayed the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung in the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie, as well as providing his likeness and voice for the character in the Mortal Kombat 11 video game.
In the early morning hours of December 4, 2025, Tagawa died at his home in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 75, from complications of a stroke. He was surrounded by his children.
In the early morning hours of December 4, 2025, Tagawa died at his home in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 75, from complications of a stroke. He was surrounded by his children.
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Posted Dec 05, 2025 10:21am by ChAsESaVaGe
His portrayal of Shang will never be topped in my eyes.
It’d take a hell of a performance.
It’d take a hell of a performance.
Posted Dec 05, 2025 12:47pm by Fuzz
His portrayal of Shang will never be topped in my eyes.
It’d take a hell of a performance.
Right. I don't even know the name of the guy playing him now in the new movies. It's practically a forgettable portrayal. Shame.
It’d take a hell of a performance.
Right. I don't even know the name of the guy playing him now in the new movies. It's practically a forgettable portrayal. Shame.
