A popular mangaka by the name of Akira Toriyama has unfortunately passed on, he died on the 1st of march but the news was later announced on the 8th of march a week after his passing by his production company Bird Studio and the cause of death was revealed as Acute Subdural Hematoma. From the information released by sources close to Toriyama h had arranged to undergo a surgery for a brain tumor in February 2024. The news of his passing was delayed to give his family space to grieve. His funeral was later held after his death in a private ceremony attended by family and friends, the location of his grave has not been disclosed to give the family some privacy.
The news of his death has sparked an outpour of grief among fans and admirers of his works, who have taken to social media to mourn him and the memories they had as well.
Tributes were given by One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda, Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto, video girl Ai creator Masakazu Katsura and so many people ranging from sport to entertainment, business, and even politics.
Toriyama was loved worldwide so much that his death has caused a cease fire between Mexican cartels.
Toriyama the works under his name's are Dr. Slump(1980-1984), pink (1982), Dragon Ball (1984-1995) Go! Go! Ackman(1993-1994), Cowa! (1997-1998), Kaijika (1998), and Sand land ( 2000). He has been credited to other notable works from the drawing and illustrations for his series ( Dragon ball) logos, video games. He even worked with other mangaka and his publishing and animation company.
He was a wonderful soul that inspired millions of people with just his tales, even I blogger sitting here writing this with tears streaming down my face. I cannot help to but feel heartbroken,he was the reason I am a writer since I couldn't draw.
Dragon Ball was the second anime I ever watched with raditz been my favourite character.
Rest in peace
Akira Toriyama-sensei
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