Former
mutant hero lizard Godzilla has been found dead at his apartment in Adachi-ku,
Tokyo. His body was discovered when pest control officers entered his apartment
in response to complaints from neighbours about an infestation of flies.
Despite the
flies, local residents have been saddened by his death. `He was a lovely one,
always kind and courteous,` said housewife Michiko Tanaka, 63, `he never had a
bad word for anyone. It was quite fun to have a celebrity in the neighbourhood,
they were a bit envious down at the mah-jong club, I can tell you. `
After rising
to prominence during the 1950s and 60s by saving Japan from a succession of
gigantic mutant insects and livestock, Godzilla retired from public life and
lived largely as a recluse. `He did keep himself to himself mostly,` said
Tanaka, `but I didn`t mind that because he looked a bit funny.`
A
preliminary autopsy suggests that he died of natural causes.
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