Akira Toriyama, a Japanese manga artist who created the medium-defining franchise “Dragon Ball” within the 1980’s and shepherded its progress into a worldwide phenomenon, died March 1 resulting from an acute subdural hematoma. He was 68.

Toriyama’s demise was confirmed by the official “Dragon Ball” web site, which posted an announcement honoring the creator on Thursday night.

“It’s our deep remorse that he nonetheless had a number of works in the course of creation with nice enthusiasm. Additionally, he would have many extra issues to realize,” reads the assertion from Chicken Studio, which incorporates the disclaimer that it has been machine-translated. “He has left many manga titles and artistic endeavors to this world. Due to the assist of so many individuals all over the world, he has been capable of proceed his artistic actions for over 45 years. We hope that Akira Toriyama’s distinctive world of creation continues to be beloved by everybody for a very long time to come back.”

A personal funeral service has already been held for Toriyama’s household. He’s survived by his spouse, Yoshimi Katō, and their two kids.

Extra to come back…