Voice actor and narrator Katsue Miwa passed away on June 19 from acute pulmonary embolism. She was 80 years old. Her agency, Aoni Production, reported this on the 1st.

On their website, they stated, "Our company's Katsue Miwa (80 years old) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, due to acute pulmonary embolism. We deeply appreciate the kindness shown to her during her life and respectfully inform you of her passing."

Additionally, the wake and funeral were held as a family funeral according to the wishes of her family.

Miwa was born on October 12, 1943. She was known for her roles as Perman No. 1 / Mitsuo / Copy in "Perman," Woody Woodpecker in "Woody Woodpecker," Hiroshi in "New Kaibutsu-kun," Asari Hamano in "Asari-chan," Mokuba Kaiba in the 1998 broadcast of "Yu-Gi-Oh," Lucy Van Pelt in "Snoopy and Charlie Brown," Calimero in "Calimero," and many others.

Source : ORICON NEWS