'Detective Conan' voice actress Wakana Yamazaki passes away

Wakana Yamazaki, the Japanese voice actress behind Ran Mori in the "Detective Conan" series, has passed away. She was 61 years old.

According to her agency Aoni Production on Friday, she died on April 18.

"She had been undergoing medical treatment for an illness, but unfortunately passed away on April 18, 2026, after medical treatment proved ineffective," the agency said in Japanese and translated to English by Google Translate.

"We express our deepest gratitude for the kindness and support she received during her lifetime and respectfully inform you of her passing."

Aoni Production also said that Wakana Yamazaki's wake and funeral service were held privately with only her close family members in attendance.

Aside from "Detective Conan," Wakana Yamazaki also voiced Nojiko in "One Piece," as well as Nami, Nojiko's sister, in select episodes of the series.

Based on her IMDb credits, she has also lent her voice to characters in "Puzzles and Dragons X," "Seinto Seiya: Omega," "A Summer-Colored Miracle," "Last Exile," "Digimon Adventure 02," and many more.

—CDC, GMA News