On October 18, it was reported that actress Nakagawa Anna passed away from�endometrial cancer (also referred to as�uterine cancer). She was 49 years old.

According to reports, Nakagawa passed away on October 17 at 8:40 am at a Tokyo hospital. She had been fighting against cancer while receiving treatment from her home. Her wake and funeral will be held with close relatives.�

Nakagawa made her acting debut in 1988 with the movie 'Tonko' ('The Silk Road') and won the Japan Academy Prize for�Newcomer of the Year. She shifted her focus to acting in stage plays in the 1990's.�

Our condolences go out to her family and friends at this time.

Source & Image: Oricon