Jirō Dan, the Japanese actor who played “The Return of Ultraman”, died at the age of 74 from lung cancer.
According to Hochi News, on March 24, Jirō Dan’s management company posted an obituary, saying that the artist passed away at dawn on March 22, after a period of fighting illness. Jirō Dan’s funeral was held privately with the participation of close people.
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Ultraman Jack fights monsters in “The Return of Ultraman”. Video: Tsuburaya Productions
The representative revealed that the artist was diagnosed with cancer in 2017, treated with a positive spirit. He did not lose his sense of humor despite physical torment. Since the end of last year, his condition has worsened.
The news of Jirō Dan’s death received the attention of many viewers in a number of Asian countries and territories. On film forums, tens of thousands of people said he was a part of their childhood. Starring Artist – Hideki Go/Ultraman Jack – in The Return of Ultramana superhero film series first premiered in 1971, produced by Tsuburaya Productions.
Hideki Go’s renderings from “The Return of Ultraman”. Image: Tsuburaya Productions
His character – Hideki Go – is a 23-year-old boy, orphaned at a young age, dreaming of becoming a racing driver. Hideki Go dies after trying to save a boy and a dog from a monster attack. Hideki Go’s heroism touched the superman on another planet, the boy was reincarnated, becoming the superhero Ultraman Jack to protect humanity.
Jirō Dan also acted in other Ultraman movies, such as Ultraman Zearth 2, Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers, Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers, Ultraman Taro, Ultraman Leo.
Actor Jiro Dan. Image: Hochi
In his youth, Jirō Dan was the idol of a large number of young audiences and was praised by many. The actor used to attract attention with cosmetic ads for men.
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