Obituary of Yuji Okumoto

Yuji Okumoto

Yuji Okumoto (born April 20th, 1959 in Los Angeles, California) was a Film Actor who was best known for playing the part of Chozen Toguchi in "The Karate Kid" franchise of movies. Yuji died on January 23rd, 2026 (TBV) and his quite unexpected death was possibly because of an accident with a jigsaw.

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Yuji Okumoto Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Okumoto, Yuji
Common Name: Yuji Okumoto
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date: April 20, 1959
Age: 66
Occupation: Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
Favorite Color: Navy
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

Yuji's Family Tree

Birth Name: Yuji Don Okumoto
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Angela Okumoto (married 2001-present)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film Actor American Born on April 20th Born in 1959 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"Yuji Okumoto, one of Japan's top contortionists, died on October 21, 2013 at the age of 79. He was a true pioneer of the art form, and his death inhibits no one from learning more about his工夫--the art of movement. (V)"

"Yuji Okumoto lived a life filled with passion, talent, and dedication, leaving behind a lasting impact on the entertainment industry that will be remembered for years to come. (V)"

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