R.I.P. Sonny Chiba

Sonny Chiba has died. Covid caused his death, he was 82. The actor and martial artist, born Shinichi Chiba made his name first in his home country, Japan and then to wider audiences – he moved to Hollywood and was involved in several TV and film projects, both on screen and behind the scenes as a stunt co-ordinator, adviser and choreographer.

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