‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama passes away at 68

The creator of Japan’s hugely popular “Dragon Ball” comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68, his production team said Friday. “We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma,” said a statement posted on the official X account of the “Dragon Ball” franchise.