The death of Yoshida Takeshi, CEO of Warner Music Japan, was announced at 03:45 JST on October 7th. �He was 48 years old.� Funeral services have not been decided.

Artists under Yoshida's company's wing include: FTIsland, Superfly, RIPSLYME, Bonnie Pink, ZZ Top, and Kobukuro, among others.

Source: Oricon

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