Voice actor and ADR director Chris Ayres passed away on October 18 due to health complications. Here is the detailed information regarding his death cause.
Chris Ayres was a stage actor, stage director, ADR director, scriptwriter, and voice actor who had worked in several Japanese anime series.
He was mostly known for his work at Funimation, Okra Tron 5000, New Generation Pictures, and Seraphim Digital.
At just the age of six, he started his acting career and performed on Broadway and Off-Broadway.
He started his voice acting at ADV Films on Kino’s Journey as an extra and is popularly known as the voice of Frieza from Dragon Ball Z Kai, Shingen Takeda from the Sengoku Basara, Kei Kurono from Gantz, and many more.
Chris Ayres Death Cause At The Age of 56
The voice of Freeza in Dragon Ball Z Kai and super, Chris Ayres passed away on October 18, 2021.
He was diagnosed with end-stage COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
For his survival, a double lung transplant was required, and to assist with his medical care and procedures, a YoyCaring fundraiser was created.
At the age of 56 years, he passed away peacefully surrounded close by his mother, brother, and his girlfriend.
On October 18 at 8:40 pm, we lost an amazingly talented actor who will forever be remembered for his outstanding works.
Chris Ayres Wife
Chris Ayres was in a love relationship with his girlfriend Krystal LaPorte who is also a voice actor.
Krystal and Ayers work in the same field as a voice actor, so we assume their love story started from their career.
Furthermore, they had never shared their love story with the public.
Krystal is also a voice actor who is known for the voice of Rylibeu from Dragonball Super.
She is affiliated with Funimation Entertainment and Sentai Filmworks.
After the sudden death of her boyfriend, she posted a heartfelt tribute for Chris on her Twitter account.
Chris Ayres Net Worth Details
Chris Ayres estimated net worth is around $1 million to $5 million as of 2021.
His exact net worth has not been published on the official sources yet.
All his life Ayers had worked hard to build his career and we assume his hard work has paid off.
His earning source is mostly from his successful career as a voice actor.