Japanese Actor, Narrator Reo Morimoto Dies at 83
Tokyo, Sept. 12 (Jiji Press)--Reo Morimoto, a Japanese actor and narrator known for his gentle voice, died on Sept. 4. He was 83. Morimoto, whose real first name was Haruyuki, was from the central city of Nagoya. His agency said Friday that he died suddenly of an unknown cause. Morimoto made his acting debut in the 1967 drama series "Koukousei Jidai" on public broadcaster Japan Broadc...
Japanese actor and narrator Reo Morimoto passed away on September 4 at the age of 83, according to his agency. His real name was Haruyuki and he was originally from Nagoya. Morimoto made his acting debut in 1967 with the drama series "Koukousei Jidai" on the public broadcaster NHK. His gentle and calm voice earned him popularity as a narrator, leading to roles in television dramas such as "Kiiroi Namida" and "Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni," as well as the film "Kids Return."
He also narrated various variety shows, commercials, and notably, the children's series "Thomas & Friends." The cause of his sudden death remains unknown.
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