'Princess Mononoke' Voice Actor for Moro Passes Away Suddenly... "Said 'Thank You' at the Final Moment"

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Miwa Akihiro, a singer and actor who provided the voice for Moro in the animated film 'Princess Mononoke', has died. He was 91.

On the 28th, the deceased's agency stated, "We sincerely apologize for delivering this sudden news. Miwa Akihiro peacefully passed away at 9:30 a.m. on the 20th due to old age at the age of 91."

It further added, "The funeral and memorial service were held strictly with only family and close friends, in accordance with the deceased's wishes. No separate farewell gathering or memorial service is scheduled, and we respectfully decline condolence money and flowers."

It also explained, "For the past year, Miwa Akihiro had reduced his workload due to advanced age and focused on recovering his strength. Since his health deteriorated about three months ago, he has been receiving care at home. At his final moment, he quietly closed his eyes after leaving a single word of gratitude: 'Thank you.' The memorial service held in Tokyo was decorated with yellow roses, which the deceased loved, and letters sent by fans who have supported him were placed inside the casket."

It added, "The deceased's wish was to realize a symbiotic society in this world where all discrimination and prejudice are eliminated, and everyone can live peacefully, brightly, and happily. This was also a phrase he often repeated."

The agency also released a handwritten message personally written by the deceased. Through the message, Miwa Akihiro said, "What is needed to live in this world is nothing but words of love. The key to solving all problems in this world is love. Where there is love, war will not occur."

Born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1935, Miwa Akihiro debuted as a singer at the age of 16 and also worked as an actor and director. He is particularly well-known in Korea as the voice actor for Moro, an ancient god, in Hayao Miyazaki's animated film 'Princess Mononoke' (Mononoke Hime).

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