Dragon Ball voice actor Chris Ayres has died, aged 56.
According to LaPorte, Ayres – who voiced the villainous character Frieza – died on Monday (18 October) surrounded by his family.
The actor, who had voiced Frieza since 2010 following Funimation’s dub of Dragon Ball Z, also had a variety of other anime voice credits, including Kei Kurono in Gantz, Corset in Panty & Stocking With Garterbelt and Everlue in Fairy Tail.
Following his death, fans and co-stars paid tribute to Ayers, with Sean Schemmel (Son-Goku) writing: “I can’t stop crying about the loss of my dear friend and colleague, Chris Ayres.