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Eric Legrand, Beloved Dragon Ball Z Voice of Vegeta and Yamcha, Dies at 66

French voice actor Éric Legrand, known for dubbing Vegeta and other characters in Dragon Ball, died at age 66 in May 2025.
Legrand’s death followed his transfer to palliative care on May 19 after months of declining health, as confirmed by fellow actor Patrick Borg.
He voiced multiple roles beyond Vegeta, including Yamcha, Garlic Jr., Pegasus Seiya in Saint Seiya, and lent his voice to Owen Wilson in French-dubbed films.
Patrick Borg posted a heartfelt Facebook tribute saying, "Farewell to my friend, ERIC LEGRAND," and described him as a "true Saiyan."
Legrand’s passing deeply affected fans and colleagues, highlighting his lasting impact on the French anime community and voice acting industry.

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Comedian Eric Legrand, Vegeta's French Voice in "Dragon Ball Z", Died at the Age of 72

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