【訃報】歌手で俳優の美輪明宏さん（91）が死去　6月20日に老衰のため(2026年6月28日)

Akihiro Miwa, who had a long and successful career as a singer and actor, passed away on the 20th due to old age. He was 91 years old. Miwa gained popularity in 1957 with his Japanese cover of the chanson "Meke Meke," and in 1965, his original song "Yoitomake no Uta" became a hit. He was also known as "the most beautiful young man since Emperor Jimmu," and his unique fashion sense was a topic of conversation. As an actor, he was active in stage and film, and his representative work, "Black Lizard," was highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally. He also made his presence felt as a voice actor in films such as "Princess Mononoke." The funeral has already been held with only close relatives in attendance. [TV Asahi NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp