The renowned Japanese voice actor, or seiyuu, Daisuke Gouri has passed away this Sunday at the age of 57. It was reported that Gouri was discovered in Nakano (a ward of Tokyo) by a passer by who observed blood dripping from his wrist. A knife was discovered under his body and his last will and testament were also discovered nearby, Japanese police are treating this case as a possible suicide.
Gouri had a long and distinguished voice acting career. Many of you would most probably recognise his voice as a consequence of him playing the roles of Dozle Zabi in the original Gundam as well as Basque Om in Zeta Gundam and Gundam 0083. Not to mention his multiple other anime and videogame roles.
His characteristically deep and rich vocal timbre will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and condolences are also with his friends and family.
RIP Captain~!
This is sad news…I knew that Gouri had played many characters, but I did not know that he was Dozle and Basque Ohm…
Condolences to his friends and family at this tragic time.