Okae frequently appeared on Japanese TV for decades, including hosting the morning show “Hanamaru Market” for almost 20 years. She was internationally known for voiceover roles, including Naoko in Studio Ghibli’s “The Cat Returns” (2002) and Elina in “The Dog of Flanders” (1997), as well as Ryouko in the manga series “Attack No. 1” (2005).
Kumiko Okae, aka, Kumiko Owada, passed away. She was 63 years old. This legendary woman who voiced Officer Jenny on #Pokemon. #RIPpic.twitter.com/IORyNYUaxX
Actress & TV host Kumiko Okae (63) died of COVID-19 on the 23rd, she had recently undergone radiation therapy for breast cancer. Negicco's Nao☆ remembered her warm support: "Now I can only cry because I'm sad, but I will do my best so that Okae-san can see I am doing my best!" pic.twitter.com/VuB4qO4huX
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