Sonny Chiba, martial arts star of 'Kill Bill,' dies of Covid-19 complications
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Chiba, a ferociously talented martial artist who starred in films like "The Street Fighter" and "Kill Bill" series, died this week from Covid-19, his representative confirmed to CNN. Chiba was 82.
Chiba, a star of martial arts cinema in his native Japan, made his name by landing heart-stopping punches and stabbing fictional foes in the throats with only his fingers. His relentlessness onscreen inspired action auteurs like director Quentin Tarantino and actor Keanu Reeves to emulate his style in their own works -- and thrilled viewers when they weren't covering their eyes. Chiba, a ferociously talented martial artist whose international renown grew with films like "The Street Fighter" and "Kill Bill" series, died this week from Covid-19 complications, his representative Timothy Beal confirmed to CNN. Chiba was 82.More Related News