Martial arts legend Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba passed away, age 82, from COVID-19 complications at a hospital in Kimitsu on Thursday.American audiences knew the Japanese legend - who was reportedly not vaccinated - best from his memorable role as swordmaster Hattori Hanzō in Kill Bill: Volume 1 in 2003.Two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter Quentin Tarantino was a huge fan of Chiba's - even referencing his work in his 1995 film Pulp Fiction and 1993 film True Romance.
RIP: Martial arts legend Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba passed away, age 82, from COVID-19 complications at a hospital in Kimitsu on Thursday (pictured in 2003) Icon: American audiences knew the Japanese legend - who was reportedly not vaccinated - best from his memorable role as swordmaster.