Recently, according to Hype account – one of the most reputable accounts specializing in Dragon Ball news, author Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1 (international time) at the age of 68 years old. The cause of the legendary author’s sudden death is believed to be acute subendothelial hemorrhage (Acute Subdural Hematoma).
![Legendary manga author Akira Toriyama passed away at the age of 68 Legendary manga author Akira Toriyama passed away at the age of 68](https://gamek.mediacdn.vn/133514250583805952/2024/3/8/akiratoriyama-1-17098710520411264416999.jpg)
Legendary manga author Akira Toriyama passed away at the age of 68
During his lifetime, author Akira Toriyama was best known for the popular manga series Dragon Ball (Vietnamese title: Dragon Ball 7) that has been associated with many generations of readers around the world. The characters Son Goku, Cadic (Vegeta) or Bulma, Krilin have become legendary and are even considered symbols of the comic/anime world. There have been countless products based on this series, and many later manga authors are also big fans of Akira Toriyama.
![Farewell to the man who created childhood for generations of readers around the world Farewell to the man who created childhood for generations of readers around the world](https://gamek.mediacdn.vn/thumb_w/640/133514250583805952/2024/3/8/akiratoriyama-2-1709871051895818842635.png)
Farewell to the man who created childhood for generations of readers around the world
In addition, author Toriyama also has many other famous works, such as Dr.Slump. In 2006, he teamed up with One Piece author Eiichiro Oda to create the one-shot Cross-Epoch. Before that, in 1986, he participated in character design for the game Dragon Quest.
We sincerely express our condolences to the respected author and send our sincere condolences to his family!