It's been reported that actor�Tanaka Minoru (44) was found dead hanging at his home.

According to the metropolitan police department, Tanaka's manager and his mother visited his house on April 25th around at 3:30 PM because they could not contact to him, and they found him hanging. �The police is estimating that it was a possible suicide, and they are currently investigating the matter.

Tanaka starred in NHK's morning drama series "Rin Rin to" in 1990, and was well known for his appearances on 2-hour dramas. �He made the last entry on his blog on April 11th, and in the entry, he wrote, "I want to just keep thinking while looking at the sky."

Source & Photo: TV Asahi News