Hollywood has lost one of its most striking and versatile character actors. Cary‑Hiroyuki Tagawa, famed for his chilling portrayal of Shang Tsung in the 1995 film Mortal Kombat, as well as memorable roles in The Last Emperor and The Man in the High Castle, has passed away at age 75. His death, confirmed by family, came after complications from a stroke. 
Tagawa’s career spanned decades and crossed genres: from the Oscar-winning epic The Last Emperor — the film that helped launch his Hollywood journey — to action blockbusters, video games, and science-fiction television. His performance as Shang Tsung became a cultural touchstone for a generation of gamers and moviegoers, and his work in The Man in the High Castle and many other films demonstrated his range beyond villains. 
Beyond his roles, Tagawa represented something rare: a bridge between East and West — a Japanese-born actor raised in America who brought depth, charisma, and dignity to characters that might otherwise have relied on stereotypes. For fans worldwide, his loss feels deeply personal. How will his absence reshape the legacy of the characters he defined — and who will step up to carry that torch now?
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