Danica Davidson
November 20, 2020 
47-year-old actor Kirby Morrow, best known to otaku for playing Miroku in Inuyasha and Goku in the Ocean Productions dub of Dragon Ball Z, passed away on Wednesday. While multiple outlets have confirmed this fact, a cause of death has not been released.
Along with Inuyasha and DBZ, Morrow played Trowa Barton in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Teru Mikami in Death Note, Van in Escaflowne, and Billy Katagiri in Mobile Suit Gundam 00. He had recently begun reprising his role of Miroku in the Inuyasha spinoff Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon.
He also had multiple notable roles outside of the anime realm, including being Captain Dave Kleinman in Stargate: Atlantis and Stargate Universe.
People who knew Morrow within the industry were quick to share their condolences:
https://twitter.com/SentaiFilmworks/status/1329618248262967298
https://twitter.com/mummynyan/status/1329582849872121857
Shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of dear @Kirby_Morrow. It seems at every important stage in my career, he was there at the mic right next to mine. Jay, Van, Nutcracker Prince, Miroku. My good luck charm. He'll be so very missed by myself & our entire community. pic.twitter.com/Or9joPf6Lc
— Kelly Sheridan (@KSheridanVoice) November 20, 2020
We’re incredibly sad to hear the news of voice actor Kirby Morrow’s passing. He was an amazing talent and we were honored to have worked with him on Inuyasha and Yashahime. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) November 20, 2020
Morrow’s talents have clearly touched a lot of people.
Source: Anime News Network
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Danica Davidson is the author of the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners with artist Melanie Westin, and its sequel, Manga Art for Intermediates, with professional Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Check out her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.
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