Doraemon voice actress Nobuyo Oyama died on the age of 90. Her company, Actors Seven, made the announcement on October 11, revealing that Oyama died peacefully on September 29 as a consequence of previous age.
In line with the assertion, Oyama’s passing was marked with a personal funeral in accordance together with her household’s needs.
The company additionally expressed its gratitude for the love and assist she has acquired all through her life and profession.
“Our actor Nobuyo Oyama handed away peacefully as a consequence of previous age on September 29, 2024 (Reiwa 6), on the age of 90. In mild of the present circumstances, a personal funeral was held with solely rapid relations. We sincerely thank everybody for his or her kindness and assist throughout her life. We apologize for the delay on this notification. Variety regards, Nobuyo Oyama Workplace, Actors Seven Co., Ltd.“
Other than DoraemonOyama additionally voiced Monokuma DanganronpaKatsuo Isono in Sazae-sanEnter Norakuro Norakuroamongst others.
In Could 2015, Oyama’s husband Keisuke Sagawa revealed on a radio program that she had been recognized with dementia, placing all future work on maintain indefinitely. This notably prevented her from reprising the position of Monokuma in future Danganronpa initiatives, a task she had beforehand carried out.
By 2016, Oyama had moved to a retirement dwelling the place, regardless of her situation, she was in good bodily well being.
She continued to have interaction in actions reminiscent of singing within the choir and loved interacting with the opposite residents. After her husband handed away in 2017, her longtime supervisor, Akiko Kobayashi, took over her care, visiting her often and offering assist as Oyama’s dementia progressed.
Supply: Oricon