Karate Kid’s Pat Morita Dead At Age 73
Japanese-American actor Pat Morita, best known for his roles in The Karate Kid movies and Happy Days, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 73.
The Las Vegas Palm Mortuary home has said he died of natural causes on Thursday.
After years of comedic stand-ups and TV guest appearances, Morita got his big break when he landed a recurring role as restaurant owner Arnold in the ?70s sitcom Happy Days.
The California-born actor once earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for his turn as the wise Mr. Miyagi in 1984?s The Karate Kid. The film was a box office hit and gave Morita the honour of being the first Asian-American nominated for an acting Oscar.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and three daughters from a previous marriage
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