Talento Maeda Takehiko (82), who was well-known for being the host for TV shows like “Geba Geba 90 minute!” and “Yoru no Hit Studio”, has passed away due to pneumonia on August 5th at a local hospital.
Also known as “MaeTake”, Maeda has just recovered from colorectal cancer only a few years ago. Although he was participating as a radio host …
The J-rock world is reeling with shock over the sudden announcement of Isshi’s death. Isshi was the vocalist for popular rock band Kagrra, who disbanded back in March earlier this year.
According to Isshi’s official website, Isshi was found dead in his home on July 18th. At the request of his grieving friends and family, a funeral for …
On June 20th, the 23rd anniversary event held in honor of nationally-renowned singer Misora Hibari’s death (real name: Katou Kazue, age at time of death: 52, died in 1989) occurred at the Imperial Hotel in the Uchisaiwaichou neighborhood in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo; Itsuki Hiroshi (63) and Ishikawa Sayuri (53), who knew Misora when she was alive, …
Kawakami Tomoko (left), who played Tenjo Utena (center) and Shindo Hikaru (right), has passed away
Kawakami Tomoko (left), who played Tenjo Utena (center) and Shindo Hikaru (right), has passed away
On June 9th, voice actress Kawakami Tomoko passed away from ovarian cancer at the age of 41. The seiyuu is well-known for her roles as ’Tenjo Utena‘ in “Revolutionary Girl Utena“, ‘Shindo Hikaru‘ in “Hikaru no Go“, and ‘Hinata Fuyuki‘ (for the first 232 epsiodes) in …
It’s been reported that talento Uehara Miyu passed away at her home in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, on May 12th.
The Meguro police department is currently investigating on whether it was possible suicide, as the star was discovered hanging by the door at her home. According to the police department, an acquaintance of Uehara’s discovered her in that state and dialed 9-1-1.
Unfortunately, by …
Around 2400 celebrities and entertainment industry workers attended Tanaka Yoshiko's wake on April 24th, including her on-screen children (top left to right): Yamada Yu, Kuninaka Ryoko, Sugiura Taiyo, and Kitagawa Keiko
Around 2400 celebrities and entertainment industry workers attended Tanaka Yoshiko's wake on April 24th, including her on-screen children (top left to right): Yamada Yu, Kuninaka Ryoko, Sugiura Taiyo, and Kitagawa Keiko
Actress Tanaka Yoshiko, who passed away on April 21st, did not have children in real life, but she leaves behind 22 actors and 25 actresses who played her children on …
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 …
Candies in 1977 (from left): Fujimura Miki, Itou Ran, and Tanaka Yoshiko
The funeral for actress Tanaka Yoshiko, who passed away earlier this week, will be held on April 25th, and it’s been reported that her former groupmates, Itou Ran and Fujimura Miki,will be giving the eulogies. In addition, the art director of the 1989 film “Kuroi …
Comedian and actor Sakagami Jirou passed away on March 10th at 9:40 AM due to a stroke. He was 76 years old. The family will not be holding a public wake or funeral service, and instead will hold a private funeral with just Sakagami’s close relatives. The chief mourner is unknown.
Sakagami was born in Kagoshima prefecture in 1934. …
Actress Tougou Haruko passed away on March 3rd at a hospital in Yokohama due to respiratory failure. She was 90 years old. Tougou is from Tokyo, and the funeral and wake will be held by her close relatives. The chief mourner will be her nephew, Hideo.
After leaving the Takarazuka Revue, Tougou acted in Kurosawa Akira’s films “Ikimono no Kiroku” and “Ran”. …
On the 18th, Tokyo’s police reported that Eita’s (28) father (55) hung himself in his apartment. Once inside, the police found a will-like note that Eita’s father left behind. Due to the note, the police have ruled the death a suicide.
According to authorities, Eita’s father hung himself on the evening of the 16th. He was later found by his …
On the 13th, actress Urazato Harumi (real name: Usui Fusa), passed away due to a stroke. She was 76 years old. The wake and funeral service was held by just her close relatives. At a later date, they plan on having a farewell gathering for her fans and others. The chief mourner was her younger sister Keiko.
Urazato performed …
Actor Shirota Yu received the rookie award for theatre from the “the 65th Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival (Bunkacho Geijutsusai)”, and held a press conference on December 21st. The role that bequeathed the award was “Death (Der Tod)” from the musical “Elisabeth“, which was performed from August 9th~October 30th at the Imperial Garden Theater.
Shirota commented at the press conference, “I …
Some unfortunate news to report. It’s been announced that Visual Kei band, Heisei Ishin’s vocalist Taku has passed away on December 10th.
The announcement includes gratitude towards fans who have been supporting the band through the years. However, the reason for his death hasn’t been revealed. According to their official site, his funeral will be held only with relatives, and the live …
Fujimoto Miki made a blog entry on November 16th, and she talked about her feelings toward her father’s sudden death.
“As many of you already know, my father passed away on November 10th. Since it was so sudden, I still can’t believe it…but again, I noticed how deep his love was toward my family. I’m grateful for my husband’s, friends’ staffs’, and your …
