Obituary: Haruko Kitahama died of chronic lung disease - mother of Hutch in "The Tale of the Insects: Minashiimo Hutch", Rafflesia in "Space Pirate Captain Harlock", etc.

Voice actress Haruko Kitahama passed away due to chronic lung disease on November 2, 2023, according to the official website of her agency, Aoni Productions.

According to the official website of Aoni Production, "She passed away on November 2, 2023 due to chronic lung disease. He was 86 years old.
The funeral service was held only with his relatives.

Mr. Kitahama began his career as a voice actor in the 1960s. She played the role of Hutch's mother in "Mushi Monogatari Minashi Go Hutch" and Leo's mother in "The Lion King," and also dubbed for Elizabeth Montgomery (Samantha) in "The Wife is a Witch" and Egan Stevens (Ketty) in "Suteki na Ketty" in many foreign films.

We pray for the repose of her soul.

*Image from the official website of Aoni Productions

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