The body of a famous Japanese actress was discovered… and the cause of death was “mysterious”

The Japanese actress, who was 54 years old, died after her absence from work was noticed, which is why it was necessary to call an ambulance, according to the media.

On Friday, one of Nakayama’s acquaintances noticed that she did not show up at work, so emergency doctors were contacted and confirmed her death at the scene of the accident, while the cause of death is still being investigated, local media reported. .

Nakayama was originally scheduled to perform at Christmas Osakaon Friday, but canceled the performance citing ill health.

“We are shocked by this sudden event,” the statement on the website states, adding that the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Nakayama achieved success as a singer in the 1980s and 1990s at the height of Japanese pop influence, but became famous for her role in the 1995 film Love Letter.

The film was a huge success at the box office and received critical acclaim locally and internationally, with Nakayama receiving several Best Actress awards for her performance.

Nakayama leaves behind a son, who is under the guardianship of her ex-husband, musician Hitonari Tsuji.