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Mako died in Somis, California, on July 21, 2006, at the age of 72, from esophageal cancer. [5] Prior to his death, he had completed voice work for TMNT as the voice of Splinter , with the film being dedicated to him.
Mako died after a brief period of suffering from esophageal cancer. One day prior to his death, Mako had been confirmed to star in the film TMNT as the voice of Splinter. The film's director Kevin Munroe confirmed that Mako had completed his recording before his death.
Mako passed away in 2006 and coincidentally, it was near the time of the airing of "The Tales of Ba Sing Se" where his character, Iroh is seen, paying a tribute to his son, Lu ten.
Then, in July 2006, he passed away due to cancer at age 72. Avatar: The Horrible Fate Of The Earth King's Pet Bear. Mako’s death happened before he finished his work for the final season of Avatar: The Last Airbender, which sadly meant the role of Uncle Iroh had to be recast.
Mako is a firebender from a multicultural family who grew up on the streets of Republic City as an orphan with his younger brother, Bolin. Mako always wore his signature red scarf that was once his father's, who was murdered along with his mother when he was a boy.
The subreddit for fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, the comics, the upcoming Avatar Studios animated movies and other projects, novels, games, and all other Avatar content. Iroh's voice actor Mako Iwamatsu died on this day.
Mako died during the making of the second season and Greg Baldwin, who also lent his voice for Aku in Samurai Jack’s concluding fifth season, which aired in 2017, took over.
Mako had injured his arm during battle due to excessive lightning-bending, and though it had been healed to an extent, he was still unable to firebend with it.
It hits you harder when you realize that Leaves From the Vine is not only in memory of Iroh’s son, but also for Mako Iwamatsu, Iroh’s voice actor who passed away in 2006. R.I.P. Image
Mako died in Somis, California on 21 July 2006, aged 72, from esophageal cancer. One day before his death, Mako had been confirmed to star in the film TMNT, providing the voice of Splinter. [2]