Robert Akira Nakamura died peacefully at his home in Culver City on June 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was 88 years old. Bob is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen L. Ishizuka; daughter Thai Binh Etsuko Checel; son Tadashi Nakamura; brother Norman Nakamura; grandchildren Mina Loy Akira Checel, Gus Ishizuka Checel, Paulo (Prince) Akira Sangalang Nakamura, Malaya Tomiko Sangalang Nakamura; daughters-in-law Heather Wielgos and Cindy Sangalang, and many friends. Public memorial to be announced at a later date.