A little over a year after the tragic passing of manga artist Akira Toriyama, fans of Dragon Ball Z and Knights of the Zodiac are once again in mourning. Indeed, the actor Éric Legrand, known in particular for having lent his voice to Vegeta, has just passed away.
Dragon Ball, Knights of the Zodiac: Death of a Giant
For many fans of Japanese animation, the series Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z have been an essential gateway. Since the end of the 1980s, several generations of French people have come together thanks to a common passion: Dragon Ball and its sequel Dragon Ball Z. While the universe, the fights, the transformations and the universe have largely contributed to the popularity of the series, it draws its greatest strength of his characters, extremely endearing. Club Dorothée spectators thus discovered a gallery of heroes perfectly embodied by particularly talented actors.
Like his colleagues, Eric Legrand - who lent his voice to the character of Vegeta for around thirty years, but also Seiya in Knights of the Zodiac - is one of those voices that have accompanied us since childhood. Sadly, the French actor passed away on May 22, 2025. The news was announced by Patrick Borg (French voice of Son Goku) in a Facebook post.
Following the announcement of this sad news, many fans of Dragon BallZ and Knights of the Zodiac have spoken out on the social network X to express their grief and pay tribute to this great actor. He will be remembered for his iconic voice, of course, but also for his fight for the recognition of voice actors and for the abandonment of the term "voice actor".
#1
He was the voice of an entire generation, the embodiment of Seiya, Vegeta and so many others in Japanese animation, not to mention his many roles in film, theater and television. Actor Eric Legrand left us at the age of 66. pic.twitter.com/lyPey7CMPS
— (@SumimasenTurbo) May 22, 2025
#2
[EXCLUDING BLEACH]
— Daily Bleach (@daily_bleach) May 22, 2025
Éric Legrand, legendary French voice actor (Vegeta, Yamcha, Tsuru Sennin, Mr. Popo in Dragon Ball and Seiya in Knights of the Zodiac) has left us. His voice will forever be remembered.
Thank you for everything, Mr. Eric Legrand! pic.twitter.com/bW62uFeu4P
#3
Eric Legrand, the voice of Vegeta in the French version of Dragon Ball has been announced as deceased\ud83e\udd72
— Ron (@LeR0n_) May 22, 2025
I'm so upset, it's a part of my childhood seriously...
I'm thinking about the monologue at the end of the Buu arc... no Thanks for everything legend \ud83d\ude4f\u2764\ufe0fpic.twitter.com/pcPMtODhAZ
#4
Éric Legrand….you wear your name well, seriously
— Ron (@LeR0n_) May 22, 2025
We judge a man's life by his legacy left on earth….You were HUGE Éric pic.twitter.com/spXGbzixid https://t.co/FBAcbHKXZa
#5
This man was a true legend. Several generations grew up with his iconic voice. He put so much passion and emotion into his voice acting.
— Skedia (@Skedia234) May 22, 2025
Rest in peace Eric Legrand, I'm sure Kaio will welcome you with open arms in heaven \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb pic.twitter.com/Dj8xxissec
#6
Eric Legrand left us today, without a doubt my favorite voice in the world of dubbing, it has accompanied me all my life through Seiya or Vegeta to name only the most famous, the French version has just lost an invaluable legend \ud83d\ude4f pic.twitter.com/ny6Ua3CnZN
— (@SagittariusGab) May 22, 2025
#5
Thanks Eric Legrand \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f pic.twitter.com/yx1QxuJWRb
— Gaki (@GakiParody) May 22, 2025
#6
We have just learned of the passing of Eric Legrand, the iconic voice of the 90s who played Vegeta, Seiya, and so many others.
— ArkeoToys (@ArkeoToys) May 22, 2025
All our thoughts go out to his loved ones. \ud83e\udd72 pic.twitter.com/C4N2F0n60C
#7
\ud83d\ude22 Sad news: Eric Legrand, the legendary voice of Vegeta in the Dragon Ball VF, has left us... I don't have the words. pic.twitter.com/YvlBsFCmhw
— (@DBZcom) May 22, 2025
#8
Thank you for everything Éric Legrand \ud83d\udc9c pic.twitter.com/YLzmBm36YN
— Game One (@gameone) May 22, 2025
#9
It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of Eric Legrand, the voice behind Vegeta, Yamcha (Dragon Ball), Seiya (Saint Seiya), and so many others who have influenced several generations.
— (@japanexpo) May 22, 2025
Our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/JCfUkgDcqK
#10
\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f I just learned of the passing of Eric Legrand, a great voice of our time, thank you for everything, artist! \ud83d\ude22 pic.twitter.com/n5OBB9fM7n
— Bastien D. Fry (@BastienDruker) May 22, 2025
#11
Eric Legrand (the French voice actor of Vegeta) has sadly left us \ud83e\udd72
— (@kutadbz) May 22, 2025
He was a part of my childhood and probably yours too. May he rest in peace \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f pic.twitter.com/EieoZs0xsz
#12
I lack the words to express my emotion as I write this tweet.
— (@TontonArtheon) May 22, 2025
I just learned of the death of Éric Legrand, for the most part Among us, it was obviously the iconic and timeless voice of Vegeta, to name just one, for me he was a model, a great… pic.twitter.com/NKlNDNCfct
#13
You were number 1 Eric Legrand \u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com/IAifRoSlRq
— (@LaunSSJ) May 22, 2025
#14
He was the French voice of Vegeta and Yamcha (Dragon Ball), Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac), Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Buffy), Michael Vaughn (Alias), Roger Sterling (Mad Men) and Owen Wilson (Mobius).
— (@Vehefisme) May 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Éric Legrand. pic.twitter.com/vW2L0OaxZ7
#15
Sadness \ud83d\ude22
— Carole Quintaine (@CaroleQuintaine) May 22, 2025
Eric Legrand, the French voice of Vegeta, has just left us…\ud83d\udc94
It's a part of our childhood that goes with him.
RIP \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f pic.twitter.com/6BZRHviUB3
#16
We learned today with sadness of the death of actor Éric Legrand. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
— INKU (@Inku_fr) May 22, 2025
Thank you for lending your voice with such talent and bringing this character to life in an unforgettable way. pic.twitter.com/sFsYcONji3
#17
Éric Legrand has just left us.
— Almyr - Re: Take (@RetakeOfficiel) May 22, 2025
He was one of the most iconic voices for the 90s generation, and above all a fantastic actor.
This year 2025 deprives us of true dubbing legends.
All my thoughts are with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/nJG6EJrL5l
#18
We will never forget. Thank you Mr Eric Legrand. RIP \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f pic.twitter.com/p7I9t0CVKO
— Maxime CHAO (@MaximeChao) May 22, 2025
#19
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Éric Legrand.
— Animation Digital Network (@ADNanime) May 22, 2025
Our thoughts are with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/qtGEwZupce
#20
Eric Legrand, one of the greatest voice actors of our time, has sadly left us.
— Alex Lockheart (@AlexLockheart) May 22, 2025
Like many of you, I grew up with Dragon Ball and Saint Seiya on TV, and the voice of Éric Legrand rocked my mornings before school, my evenings in coming back… https://t.co/4OHQDZxj8h pic.twitter.com/NthAL6HLH5
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