Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Atsuko Tanaka is dead at 61 after battle with undisclosed illness.
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude on behalf of the fans who loved Atsuko Tanaka, and to the industry people who took care of her during her lifetime. It is very unfortunate that we have to announce the relationship between mother and daughter in this way,” she said.
“At her request, we will not reveal the specific name of the disease, but including her year-long battle with illness, I think she lived a life that was typical of Tanaka, serious, dignified, and a little playful. I am truly happy to have such a proud mother,” he explained of her battle with illness.”
Atsuko Tanaka has done dubbing for many people, including Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lopez, and is known for her anime roles as Kusanagi Motoko in “Ghost in the Shell,” Lisa Lisa in “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” Suenaga Misuzu in “Salaryman Kintaro,” Caster in “Fate/stay night,” Hanami in “Jujutsu Kaisen,” and Flamme in “Furier Parlor.”
