Iemasa Kayumi passes away at age 80

Voiced 'Professor Rowan' in the Pokémon anime

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Reported on Bulbanews by Adyniz
Originally reported on Oricon

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Iemasa Kayumi, the Japanese voice actor for Professor Rowan, passed away on Sept. 30. His company's official website made a public announcement regarding it on Oct. 8. The cause of his death has not been confirmed yet.

Iemasa Kayumi

Besides Professor Rowan, some of his roles include:

Skunk Kusai (Astro Boy – 1963)
Jungle Emperor
Kyōsuke Mamō (Lupin the 3rd: Part I)
James Black (Case Closed)
Project 2501 / The Puppet Master (Ghost in the Shell)
Father (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Nefertari Cobra (One Piece)
Dr. Duran (Space Dandy).

Thanks to Tuxedo Mask for the news tip.