Great Gidayū: key obituary facts
Is Great Gidayū dead? Yes. Great Gidayū died on September 7, 2026, at age 67.
Cause of death: Great Gidayū's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Great Gidayū known for?
He was a Japanese actor (1958-2026).
More about Great Gidayū
Born: 26 December 1958.
Place of birth: Itabashi.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, composer, drummer, lyricist, owarai tarento, tarento.
Nationality: Japan.
Education: Asia University.
Great Gidayū, the Japanese actor known for roles in films including Kikujiro and Ikinai, died on September 7, 2026, aged 67.
Born Masayuki Suzuki in Itabashi on December 26, 1958, he worked in Japanese entertainment as a comedian and actor under the stage name Great Gidayū, also spelled Gurēto Gidayū. His credits included playing Biker in Kikujiro, and IMDb listed him in Gozamareji and Pachinko Battle Royale as well.