Voice actor and sports journalist José Manuel Cortizas died at the age of 58 on February 27 from COVID-19, just like confirmed his colleagues from El Correo. He was known for having dubbed mythical characters like Hiroshi Nohara in Shin Chan (among many other works) and for following the news and the matches of Bilbao Basket.
58 years old, has died a victim of the consequences of Covid-19 https://t.co/M6NSDT0MAF
– The Mail (@elcorreo_com) February 27, 2021
His death occurred at the Cruces Hospital, where he remained for several days after being in the Urduliz Hospital ICU since the beginning of February.
Hiroshi Nohara, el padre de Shin Chan
Although he worked as a voice actor in various animated series, He is remembered with special fondness for having played Hiroshi Nohara in the Shin Chan series, the father of the protagonist child, throughout the series and in the movies.
On the same day, February 27, a respectful minute of silence was observed before the Endesa Basketball League game between Gipuzkoa Basket and Bilbao Basket, a team that he followed as a sports journalist.
From IGN Spain we send our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.
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