Dragon Ball Z fans mourn after legendary narrator dies aged 76

As a gamer who grew up with the Ocean dub of Dragon Ball Z, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of nostalgia and sadness with the passing of Doc Harris. His booming voice was not just a part of the show, it was an integral element that brought the epic saga to life. Every power-up, every battle, every cliffhanger felt more intense because of his narration.


The renowned narrator of Dragon Ball Z, Doc Harris, sadly passed away at the age of 76, causing a wave of sorrow among fans worldwide who cherished this iconic anime series.

On October 5th, it was reported that the voice actor who brought life to Dragon Ball Z in its famous Ocean dub passed away at the Vancouver General Hospital, following a surgery he had undergone last month. The specific reason for his demise remains undisclosed.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve been widely recognized across the airwaves for my extensive career in radio broadcasting that stretched over several decades. Yet, it’s my role as the voice actor behind Dragon Ball Z that resonates most deeply with anime fans.

In a distinctive manner, Harris, as our storyteller, began and concluded each episode using his unique voice. Typically, he’d wrap up each episode with his well-known phrase, “Stay tuned for more on Dragon Ball Z.

Doc Harris, the English narrator for Dragon Ball Z, has died at age 76

— TopMob (@TopMob) October 7, 2024

Additionally, he lent his vocal talents to the films “Dead Zone,” “The Tree of Might,” and “The World’s Strongest” in the Dragon Ball Z series.

After hearing about his death, Dragon Ball enthusiasts expressed their sorrow and reminisced about him by sharing their personal memories.

One individual remarked, “He turned every power-up into an epic climax for Dragon Ball Z. His voice transformed the series into an epic saga. Farewell to a genuine legend. I bet he’s narrating Goku’s next fight in some other realm now.

“RIP to the man that brought us so much joy,” a fan replied.

Sadly, Dr. Harris, who was the initial narrator for the English version of Dragon Ball Z, has sadly passed away at the age of 76.

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

“You will be missed, and your work will live on,” beamed another.

People shared their top picks from Harris’ career, focusing on particular scenes across the 53 episodes of the Ocean dub’s series and its films.

Famed #DragonBallZ OCEAN DUB narrator, Doc Harris, whose powerful voice was iconic, passed away on October 5 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 76. Our sympathies go out to his family. Rest in peace. Here are some of his legendary performances:

— Geekdom101 (@EmperorBigD) October 7, 2024

2024 proved challenging for Dragon Ball enthusiasts, as while they received anticipated games like Sparking Zero, the year was tinged with sorrow.

Back in March, I learned the heartbreaking news that the brilliant mind behind Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, had passed away at 68, following health complications. Just days prior, he revealed his final masterpiece – Dragon Ball Daima, a highly-anticipated new anime due to premiere on October 11.

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2024-10-08 01:25