Nobuyo Oyama, voice of Doraemon, dies at 90

Voice actress portrayed iconic character for quarter century

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Nobuyo Oyama was best known for playing the titular character in the popular Japanese anime series. (Source photos by Kyodo)

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nobuyo Oyama, a voice actress best known for playing the titular character in the popular Japanese anime series "Doraemon," has died, her agency said Friday. She was 90.

A native of Tokyo, Oyama had a successful career as a voice actor after graduating from Haiyuza acting school. Doraemon, which she voiced for a quarter of a century, became an iconic character loved by children.

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