Actor Kenpachiro Satsuma (real name Yasuaki Maeda) passed away of interstitial pneumonia on December 16 according to a social media post shared by his family.
The Tweet thanked him for his work bringing Godzilla to life in the Heisei era Godzilla series.
He was known for his suit work as Godzilla, whom he portrayed in the works from the 1984 Godzilla film to the 1995 Godzilla vs. Destoroyah film.
He also penned several books including Godzilla no Nakami (Inside Godzilla).