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Remembering 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama, dead at 68

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March 08, 2024 / 1:55 pm

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Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama has died. He was 68. His "Dragon Ball" series has sold millions of copies worldwide and has inspired TV, film and video game adaptations.

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