Christopher Owen Ayres passed away peacefully, held close by his mother, brother, and girlfriend."
She continued, “Chris loved you all.
How much he loved other people filled the vast majority of our conversations.
To those of you who truly loved him back, thank you.
You fed the dreams of a future that kept him going longer than any normal person could go.”
Though LaPorte’s statement didn’t mention a cause of death, she did reference those health struggles.
He continued to be a part of the franchise, ending with theDragon Ball Super: Brolymovie.
Thank you for all that you’ve done for so many fans.
We’ll miss you dearly."
Adult Swim also tweeted, “RIP Chris Ayres, Frieza Forever.”
He also served as ADR director and scriptwriter for numerous English dubs.
