Actress Kirin Kiki Dies
Various media have reported that actress Kirin Kiki died on Saturday at her house. She was 75 years old.According to the reports, she had undergo surgeries due to retinal detachment on her left eye, breast cancer, and femoral neck fracture in the past. Even though she was well, she still died around her family on Saturday.
Kiki is a well-known actress who was active in TV dramas, movies, commercials, narrations, etc. and won many awards, including the Japan Academy Prize. As a seiyuu, she voiced Onba from Brave Story, Haru from Karigurashi no Arrietty, Yamanba from Ryuu no Ko Tarou, and more.
Born Keiko, she was married to musician and actor Uchida Yuuya, but they mostly lived separately and later divorced in 1981.
Source: animate Times
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Thank u for everything!
Rest in Peace
Rest in Peace
Sep 17, 2018 9:13 PM by removed-user
I’ve never heard of her but Rest In Peace ✌️
Sep 17, 2018 6:09 PM by RyanOakes
Oh man she starred in quite a few Kore'eda's movies. She was a stupendous actress. I'll never forget her performance in Still Walking.
What a loss. May she rests in peace.
What a loss. May she rests in peace.
Sep 17, 2018 3:21 PM by EratiK
Rest in peace. I know her from An/Sweet Bean, beautiful movie, definitely worth checking it out.
Sep 17, 2018 3:14 PM by sorandomm
Thank you for all of the joy you brought to others, Kirin Kiki. Rest in peace.
Sep 17, 2018 2:49 PM by DaichiBunny
Rest In Peace. May you forget about the cruel things that happened in this world.
Sep 17, 2018 7:12 AM by TeaLeaflet
rest in peace, another one bites the dust
Sep 17, 2018 12:46 AM by deg
Rest in peace. Thank you for your contribution to the industry.
Sep 17, 2018 12:04 AM by Magito
Rest in peace mam.You will be missed.
Sep 16, 2018 11:01 PM by Arjuna777
@katemonster123 I did link her, didn't I?
Sep 16, 2018 9:04 PM by tsubasalover
she doesn't have a mal page?
Sep 16, 2018 8:37 PM by kimdokja
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