Japan action star Sonny Chiba dies from Covid-19 complications
Sonny Chiba, 82, was best known in the West for his role as sword maker Hattori Hanzo in the Kill Bill series of films
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PUBLISHED ONAugust 20, 2021 2:29 AM
TOKYO - Japanese action star Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba died in hospital from complications related to Covid-19, public broadcaster NHK said late on Thursday (Aug 19). He was 82.
Chiba, a martial artist and imposing actor known for his legendary fight scenes, was best known in the West for his role as sword maker Hattori Hanzo in the Kill Bill series of films.