Sonny Chiba, Martial Arts Star and ‘Kill Bill’ Actor, Dead at 82 of Covid Complications
An action star in his native Japan with over 200 films, Chiba died from pneumonia related to Covid-19
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Subscribe NowAn action star in his native Japan with over 200 films, Chiba died from pneumonia related to Covid-19
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