"Mortal Kombat" star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has died from complications from a stroke. He was 75.

The actor and producer died in Santa Barbara on Thursday, Dec. 4, his spokesperson Penny Vizcarra confirmed.

The Tokoyo-born performer was best known for his role as Shang Tsung in multiple "Mortal Kombat" projects, including the 1995 movie, as well as on TV and video games. He also played roles in movies including "Pearl Harbor," "Planet of the Apes," "47 Ronin," "Elektra" and "Memoirs of a Geisha."

After moving to the United States at a young age, he attended the University of Southern California, where he studied traditional Japanese karate.

Tagawa later returned to his home country to further his skills at the Japan Karate Association and eventually developed his own form of Chun-Shin martial arts that he taught.

His proficiency with martial arts and athletic ability would come in handy as he integrated his unique skillset in Hollywood, taking on roles in "Rising Sun" and "Showdown in Little Tokyo."

Tagawa was also part of the ensemble for Bernardo Bertolucci’s acclaimed 1987 film titled "The Last Emperor," which went on to win nine Oscars, including best picture.

His final major role was in 2015 in the Amazon sci-fi series "The Man in the High Castle," where he portrayed fictional Trade Minister of the Pacific States of America Nobusuke Tagomi.

Alongside his wife, Sally, he moved to Hawaii and raised a family on the island of Kauai. He is survived by his wife, their three children, Calen, Brynne and Cana as well as his two grandchildren, River and Thea Clayton.

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