Japanese actress Yuko Tekuchi, best known for her roles as Miss Sherlock and Ringu, was found dead at the age of 40 in a apparent suicide.
- Tekuchi was found dead in her Tokyo apartment on Sunday morning and was taken to a local hospital where it was confirmed she had died.
- She is survived by her husband, actor Nakabayashi Taiki, and two children, including a nine-month-old son.
- The star was known for roles in films such as Cyborg, Midnight Eagle and Ringu, the inspiration for 2002’s The Ring.
- The 40-year-old actress was nominated for a Japanese Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role three times in a row (2004-2007).
Japanese actress Tekuchi Yuko, best known for her roles as Miss Sherlock and Ringu, has died at the age of 40.
According to the variation, Yuko was found dead early Sunday morning in her husband, actor Nakabayashi Taiki, in her Tokyo apartment.
Although the star, who appeared in films such as Cyborg and Midnight Eagle, did not leave a note, the outlet noted that ‘death by suicide is being assumed.’
Rest in peace: Japanese actress Yuko Tekuchi was found dead in her Tokyo apartment early Sunday morning by her husband, actor Nakabayashi Taiki, according to Variety (seen in 2018).
She is survived by two children, including her husband and a nine-month-old son of nine children.
In a statement to the Japan Times, his agency, Stardust Promotions Inc., said: “It came suddenly, and we are shocked and saddened by the news. ‘
Tekuchi was nominated for a Japanese Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role three times in a row during 2004-2007.
Her range of acting expanded impressively, as she was known for tackling both delusions and extremely intelligent characters throughout her career.
Catastrophic damage: While the star, who starred in films such as Cyborg, Midnight Eagle and Ringu, left no note, the outlet noted that ‘suicide is being assumed’ (pictured in 2016).
Techuchi’s hits were in the 1999 NHK drama Asuka and the 1999 Asuka, 2001’s Love and Life in the White
In 2018, she played good ‘Sherlock’ Shelley Futaba in Hulu and Miss Sherlock of HBO Asia.
Just two months ago she was seen in a movie called The Confidenceman JP: Princess.
Gone too soon: Tikechi’s hits were in the 1999 NHK drama Asuka and the 1999 Asuka, 2001’s Love and Life in the White; Seen in 2015
Suicides in Japan have been declining every year, the country is still battling some of the world’s highest recorded statistics.
According to figures released by the National Police Agency, 20,169 people took their own lives in Japan last year.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free 24-hour hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255); TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).
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