Yuu Shimaka Death
Yuu passed away on July 28, 2019 at the age of 70.
When did Yuu Shimaka die?
July 28, 2019How old was Yuu Shimaka when died?
70
Yuu Shimaka Birthday and Date of Death
Yuu Shimaka was born on May 6, 1949 and died on July 28, 2019. Yuu was 70 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 6, 1949
Date of Death: July 28, 2019
Age at Death: 70
Yuu Shimaka - Biography
Yuu Shimaka (島香 裕, Shimaka Yū, born May 6, 1949 in Nagano Prefecture) is a Japanese voice actor formerly affiliated with Production Baobab, and is now affiliated with Production Aigumi. He is the Japanese voice of the Disney character Goofy.
For fans, they will know the actor best for his work on titles like Code Geass and Kingdom Hearts. The actor voiced Ryouga Senba in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. As for Kingdom Hearts, the actor brought Goofy to life for each console title. He also did Japanese dubs of Goofy in other Disney projects like A Goofy Movie. Shimaka most recently brought Goofy to life in Kingdom Hearts III which Square Enix released at the beginning of 2019.
Outside of these franchises, Shimaka racked up a lengthy resume. As far as anime is concerned, the actor worked on Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket as well as Star Blazers 2199, Detective Conan, Eureka Seven AO, Doraemon, Cowboy Bebop, and more. Shimaka also did more Japanese dubs of English titles such as Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers, Tom & Jerry, X-Files, The Brave Little Toaster, LOST, and more.
