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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHaruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla, has died at 88
Nakajima, who began as a stunt actor, first played Godzilla in 1954 and carried on the role until 1972.
Original Godzilla suit actor dies aged 88
Zamira Rahim, CNN
Updated 7:13 AM ET, Tue August 8, 2017
Actor Haruo Nakajima photographed on December 3, 2013 in Japan.
(CNN)Haruo Nakajima, the man who wore the Godzilla suit in the original film, died on Monday aged 88 from pneumonia, Toho studios said in a statement.
Nakajima wore the Godzilla costume, originally made from ready mixed concrete, from 1954 to 1972 for 12 films.
"We would like to express our sincere condolences for the death of Mr. Haruo Nakajima," Toho, which released the Godzilla films, said in a statement.
Nakajima began working as a stuntman shortly after World War II in Tokyo where he was spotted and cast by Ishiro Honda who directed the first Godzilla film in 1954.
The actor told CNN's Great Big Story last year that he studied elephants and gorillas to prepare for his role as Godzilla.
"When the film was a success I was so surprised," Nakajima said. "I was so happy. In the end, the Godzilla I played remains on film forever."
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/08/world/original-godzilla-actor-death/index.html?sr=twCNN080817original-godzilla-actor-death0727AMStory
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Haruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla, has died at 88 (Original Post)
yuiyoshida
Aug 2017
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Orrex
(63,220 posts)1. I suspect that an Oxygen Destroyer was involved in his passing
RIP
FSogol
(45,515 posts)2. Thanks for all the fun, Nakajima. n/t
Orrex
(63,220 posts)3. Holy shit!
I just read that the other actor who portrayed Godzilla in in the 1954 is still alive at the tender age of 104.
What a century to live through!