Voice Actor and Director Chris Ayres Dies at 56
Completed anime voice actor and director Chris Ayres, finest identified for voicing Frieza within the DragonBall Z franchise, has handed away at 56. Ayres’ girlfriend, fellow voice actor Krystal LaPorte posted about his passing on Oct. 18 on Twitter.
— Krystal LaPorte (@WowSuchKrystal) October 19, 2021
Ayres, who had been recognized with end-stage cardio obstructive pulmonary illness in 2017, had been posting about his well being battles, surgical procedures, and every day struggles on Twitter. Issues had regarded up when Ayres lastly was capable of get a lung transplant. LaPorte didn’t specify precisely how Ayres died although. Ayres even managed to voice Frieza for the final DragonBall Tremendous episodes and flicks regardless of his situation. Funimation additionally tweeted their condolences.
Relaxation In Peace, Christopher Ayres. Thanks for all that you’ve got executed for thus many followers.
We’ll miss you dearly. 💜 pic.twitter.com/9ksLmwevRm
— Funimation (@Funimation) October 20, 2021
I used to be lucky sufficient to fulfill Ayres a number of occasions when he got here as much as my state for our native anime conference yearly. He would share his love of cosplayers and geekiness with all the conference all whereas carrying his signature large purple mug. He shall be sorely missed.