Obituary of Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe (born October 21st, 1959 in Uonuma, Japan) was a Film Actor who was best known for playing the role of General Tadamichi Kuribayashi in the movie "Letters from Iwo Jima". Ken died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an serious knife accident.

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Ken Watanabe Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Watanabe, Ken
Common Name: Ken Watanabe
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Uonuma, Japan
Birth Date: October 21, 1959
Age: 66
Also Known As: 1979
Occupations:

Nationality: Japanese
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

Ken's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ken Watanabe
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Kaho Minami (3 December 2005-divorced 2018)
Yumiko Watanabe (married 2005-divorced April 2005)

Son(s):

Dai Watanabe (born 1984)

Daughter(s):

Anne Watanabe (born 14 April 1986)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor Stage Actor Japanese Born on October 21st Born in 1959

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm not a big star in Japan. I'm an actor. I have a very normal life. Four days a week, I cook at home. A star doesn't do that." (IMDB)

"Ken Watanabe, a celebrated and beloved actor and comedian, passed away at the age of 73. He was a graduate of Purdue University and had starred in several popular comedy specials over the years. His loss is difficult to express in words, but we will always remember the laughter he brought to everyone he interacted with. (V)"

"Ken Watanabe was a remarkable actor whose talent and charisma left a lasting impact on audiences around the world, inspiring countless individuals with his dedication to his craft and his unwavering spirit. (V)"

Is Mr. Ken Watanabe still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.