Quentin Tarantino‘s Kill Bill films, has died aged 82.Chiba died on August 19 from pneumonia which was caused by contracting COVID-19, Variety has confirmed via his agent.
The actor had been admitted to hospital initially on August 8.Alongside his performances opposite Uma Thurman as the master Japanese sword smith Hanzo in Kill Bill Vol.
1 and 2, Chiba was also known as Kamata, a Yakuza boss and uncle of the main antagonist Takashi (Brian Tee) in The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift.Earlier in his career, which spanned over 60 years, the actor and martial arts performer gained international appeal for his ongoing role in the Street Fighter franchise.