Miho Nakayama, a Japanese musician and actress, was found dead at his home in Tokyo on Friday, December 6.
She is 54 years old.
According to police, after she failed to show up for her appointment, an acquaintance found Nakayama sitting in a bathtub full of water. This person called medical staff and they confirmed she died at the scene.
Foul play was considered unlikely because her front door was locked. Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of her death.
A statement posted by her management company on her website confirmed her death on December 6.
“To all stakeholders and fans, Today, December 6, our talent Miho Nakayama was found dead at his home. We are deeply saddened to have to suddenly announce This goes out to everyone involved who takes care of her and all the fans.” people who supported her, but this incident happened so suddenly that we were also shocked and saddened. We are currently investigating the cause of death and other details,” the statement read.
Nakayama was originally scheduled to perform a Christmas show in Osaka on the same day she died, but canceled the appearance due to poor health.
Another statement revealed: “Today, the performance of “Miho Nakayama Christmas Concert 2024 in Billboard Live” in Osaka, scheduled to be held at Billboard Live Osaka on Friday, December 6, 2024, was announced. canceled due to Miho Nakayama’s poor health. on her website. “We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who were looking forward to attending this event.”
Nakayama, a popular teen idol in the 1980s, found success as a singer in the 1990s – at the height of J-pop’s influence – but is best known for starring in the film ‘Love Letter’ in 1995.
Nakayama is survived by her son, who is in the care of her ex-husband, Hitonari Tsuji.
— Originally published on Enstarz
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