Die Hard Actor James Shigeta Dies at 81
The actor played executive Joseph Takagi, James Shigeta in the 1988 blockbuster, Die Hard has died at the age of 81.
CelebNMusic247.com has learned that Asian-American actor James Shigeta who made several television and movie appearances throughout his career, notably in the first Die Hard film has died at 81.
Publicist Jeffrey Leavitt announced Shigeta died in Los Angeles, but did not give the cause of death.
The actor made his debut in 1959 as a detective in The Crimson Kimono and starred in Rodgers and Hammerstein adaptation Flower Drum Song in 1961. Shigeta was one of the first prominent Asian actors in Hollywood.
Prior to Die Hard, Shigeta also starred in the 1961 film adaptation of Broadway musical Flower Drum Song as Wang Ta. The Honolulu-born actor also appeared in Paradise, Hawaiian Style, Midway and Lost Horizon. His television credits include Hawaii 5-0, Perry Mason, Mission: Impossible, Ironside, and Beverly Hills 90210.
RIP sir!
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