Dragon Ball Z Fans Grieve the Passing of Iconic Narrator at Age 76

Doc Harris, the iconic narrator renowned for his work on Dragon Ball Z, has passed away at the age of 76, leaving a profound sense of loss among anime enthusiasts around the globe.

On October 5, Harris succumbed at Vancouver General Hospital following surgery earlier in the month. The specific cause of his death has not been disclosed.

While Harris was celebrated for a radio broadcasting career that spanned several decades, his deep voice and engaging narration in Dragon Ball Z made him a beloved figure among anime fans.

As the narrator, he provided context by introducing and concluding each episode with a signature style, often finishing with the classic line, “Find out next time on Dragon Ball Z.”

Doc Harris, the English narrator for Dragon Ball Z, has died at age 76 pic.twitter.com/nCUoXw4ohw

— dexerto (@dexerto) October 7, 2024

In addition to the series, Harris lent his voice to various Dragon Ball Z films, including Dead Zone, The Tree of Might, and The World’s Strongest.

After the announcement of his passing, many Dragon Ball fans took to social media to express their sorrow and share their fond memories of the narrator.

“The man who made every power-up feel monumental. His voice transformed DBZ from a mere show into a legendary saga. Rest in peace to a true icon. He’s likely narrating Goku’s next adventure in another realm,” remarked one fan.

“Rest in peace to the voice that brought us so much joy,” added another fan in response.

Doc Harris has passed away at age 76, he was the original narrator for English dub DBZ. RIP dude, you will be missed, and your work will live on! pic.twitter.com/n8mAnvgo0G

— 🏴‍☠️Nasdorachi🏴‍☠️ (@Nasdorachi) October 7, 2024

“Your contributions will be cherished and remembered,” expressed another follower.

Fans have also shared their favorite scenes from Harris’ career, emphasizing memorable moments from the 53 episodes of the Ocean dub and associated films.

Legendary #DragonBallZ OCEAN DUB era narrator, Doc Harris, known for his POWERFUL voice, passed away on Saturday Morning October 5 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 76. Heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP. Here are some iconic performances: pic.twitter.com/mCAEAHns8v

— Geekdom101 (@EmperorBigD) October 7, 2024

The year 2024 has been particularly difficult for Dragon Ball fans. While they have enjoyed the release of highly-anticipated games like Sparking Zero, the community has also faced significant losses.

Earlier this year, the series’ creator, Akira Toriyama, passed away at the age of 68 due to health complications. His passing occurred shortly after revealing his last project, Dragon Ball Daima, which is scheduled to premiere on October 11.

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