Japanese voice actor Iemasa Kayumi (家弓家正) died on September 30th, 2014 but his passing was finally announced on October 8th, 2014. He was born on October 31st, 1932 in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. He was most known for his role as Kurotowa (クロトワ) in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (風の谷のナウシカ). More recently he voiced Nefertari Cobra in ONE PIECE. Pocket Monsters fans will recognize his voice from his role as Professor Nanakamado.


81produce, the voice acting company that Iemasa Kayumi was associated with also confirmed his death.


Sources: http://www.81produce.co.jp/ and http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2043092/full/