Rest in Peace, Haruo Nakajima

[UltimateDitto]

God Bless you Nakajima, thank you for bringing life to such an amazing monster! Rest easy good sir, the impact you had on all of us will stay with us for many, many years!

[Anguirus]

Rest In Peace to the man who brought all of our favorite monsters to life.

[miguelnuva]

We lost another legend, hope he and bano get rips in kotm.

[Loganrules115]

I'm speechless. He accomplished so much during his lifetime, and it's only fair of me to pay my respects. I really wish I could have met him when he was still around, but he's given me a lifetime of joy and entertainment. Bless that man's soul.

[Grimlock#1]

RIP Haruo. I...never really thought that this day would come, honestly. I mean, I know it would happen, but at the same time didn't. It's...kinda hard to explain, but hopefully it'll be understood. It's like believing that it won't be something you'll experience in your lifetime. Anyways, this is truly a sad day for all fans of kaiju, his friends, and his family, but he'll always be with us through the memories we made with him and the movies he starred in.

[tbeasley]

Nakajima's Godzilla was my hero growing up. RIP sir.

[Gojira95]

Thank you for everything, Haruo Nakajima. It's always hard to see a legend go. Rest in peace sir, you deserve it.

[GalacticPetey]

Acting is no easy task. Acting through a massive suit is even harder. What's truly amazing is that he created a memorable and believable character despite being in a heavy rubber suit. It's no stretch to say that he was essential to creation and lasting appeal of not just Godzilla, but several golden age monsters.

Rest in peace. Haruo Nakajima. Truly one of a kind.

[TheSecondComing]

Tributes coming in, such as Variety's obituary article.
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/godzi ... 202517648/

Adam Wingard, director of Godzilla vs. Kong:
https://twitter.com/AdamWingard/status/ ... 88/photo/1?

El Rey Network:
https://www.facebook.com/ElReyNetwork/p ... 86/?type=3

Linda Miller, Nakajima's co-star in King Kong Escapes:
https://www.facebook.com/KingKongEscape ... 2169621181

[Noble Saber]

Absolutely devastated by the news. His legacy is not forgotten.

[Ivo-goji]

I can't process this. This is heartbreaking.

[MechaGoji Bro7503]

Has Toho done anything in memory of Mr. Nakajima?

Im glad he's getting the respect and honor he deserves. Im so depressed now, but I know he lived a good life. It feels like in a way Godzilla has died.

[GigaBowserG]

The whole situation is still processing, so I'm still a little lost for words. But I'm more than happy knowing that such an amazing person existed. God bless you, Haruo Nakajima.

[LegendZilla]

He will always be the king of suit acting. It's also great that he's finally re-united with his dear friend Eiji Tsuburaya too.

[GoWhaleTours]

He will always be the king of suit acting. It's also great that he's finally re-united with his dear friend Eiji Tsuburaya too.

Hopefully.

[TheSecondComing]

Legendary pays its' respects:
https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/89 ... 52/photo/1

As does KOM director Mike Dougherty:
https://twitter.com/Mike_Dougherty/stat ... 73/photo/1

[HeiseiGodzilla117]

Rest in peace, Haruo Nakajima. Without you, Godzilla would not have been the same.

[Rody]

I saw the news this morning, and for a moment I felt almost like I couldn't breathe.
I didn't know who Nakajima was as a kid, but for all the work he did as Godzilla during the franchise's golden age, he was absolutely one of my childhood heroes. How I wish I had been able to meet him; the world just doesn't feel the same now.

[Komenja]

I've always admired him for his tenacity and endurance when he worked in the suit, and for his kindness and love for what he helped create afterward. I will forever regret that I never got the chance to meet him. Rest in peace, Haruo.

[LegendZilla]

Would (and should) Monster Planet be dedicated to him?