Rest in Peace, Haruo Nakajima

[GigaBowserG]

It is with overwhelming sadness we report that Haruo Nakajima has passed away on August 7, 2017 at the age of 88. More than anything else, he loved to meet and spend time with his fans, and we are very fortunate to have so many wonderful memories of those times when he visited with all of us. Our deepest condolences to his dear daughter, Sonoe Nakajima.

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[Breakdown]

I'm absolutely speechless...RIP Mr Nakajima, your work brought happiness to thousands of fans and children worldwide. I'm still in shock about this...damn.

[ShinGi]

RIP you brought happiness to all the fans

[2009MECHAGODZILLA]

I don't know what else to say other than im really fucking sad

[MechaGoji Bro7503]

No!!!!!!!!!

RIP Mr. Nakajima, you were a great person and the greatest Godzilla. The Showa Era really is leaving us........

Lets all pick Showa Godzilla design from '54 to '72 to honor him as our profile pic.

[Godzillian]

Sadly Mr. Nakajima has passed away today. This thread is for people to discuss his life, career, and fan interaction.

[Cybermat47]

Rest in peace, sir. You were a brave Seaman at such a young age, and you will live on as one of the best actors to ever grace the screen.

[MechaGoji Bro7503]

He is the King of the Monsters. I wish I would have gotten a chance to meet him.

I hope Toho will properly honor Nakajima.

[ToxicLove]

I consider myself beyond blessed to have met this incredible individual. Thank you Nakajima-san, for the impact you've had in my life.

[VamprisArachne]

This is sad news, but he lived a good life and got to see just how much his career as Godzilla impacted fans of all ages.

He brought a talent and energy to Godzilla I feel no one else has managed.

People talk about the big 4 (Honda, Tanaka, Tsuburaya and Ifukube) but I feel it was more of a big 5 since Nakajima was Godzilla himself.

[JAGzilla]

It's partly because he was the last of that big five that his passing has this particular sense of impactful finality to it, for me. An era has ended.

[Xagzan]

Sad news. Glad I got to meet him at Comic con once. Got the picture and autograph, told him what an honor it was to meet him, although it occurs to me I don't actually know if he spoke English lol. I can still feel his light grip in my hand when I think about it.

What a legend, such amazing work he did and endured in that suit.

[3000]

Came here to pay my respects to an absolute legend.



RIP Mr Nakajima.

[Mr_Goji_and_Watch]

RIP. I'm absolutely speechless.

[UltramanGoji]

RIP to an absolute legend and last of the Big Five that brought Godzilla to life (Tsuburaya, Honda, Tanaka, Ifukube, and Nakajima).

Not only did you give life to the King of the Monsters, you also brought Gaira, Varan, Rodan, Gomess, and many others to life on both the big and small screen. Your accomplishments and hardships will not go unnoticed.

[morgoth]

A childhood hero....RIP kind sir!

[TheSecondComing]

Had the absolute privilege of meeting Nakajima-san in Pasadena last year. I got to tell him "domo arigato" for all of his hard work and he signed a VHS of Gigan for me as well. I will never forget his friendly nature and light grip. RIP to a true personal hero of mine.

[GodzillavsRayquaza]

I don't even know what to say... this is so sad. May he Rest In Peace, we'll always remember him.

[SpaceG92]

Dropping in and paying my respects as well.

I don't know what to say that hasn't been already. You will be missed, rest in piece, Mr. Nakajima.

[Mr. Yellow]

This is devastating. To me he was a national icon which people don't even realize how big of a hero he was.
I enjoyed his work not just as Godzilla, but everything especially in War of the Gargantuas. He was a true giant among giant monsters in or out of the suit.

I sincerely hope that King of the Monsters is dedicated to his memory.