The world of manga is in mourning as Akira Toriyama has passed away at the age of 68, as announced today by the official Dragon Ball website in English. According to the statement, the Mangaka died on March 1, but the news was withheld until today at the request of the artist's family.
Toriyama was the creator of mangas such as Dr. Slump, Wonder Island, Pola & Roid, or Mad Matic, but the work that catapulted him to international fame was the Dragon Ball manga, which was adapted into an anime that spawned multiple sequels and OVAs.