Japanese movie stars died in 1998
Here are 1 famous actresses from Japan died in 1998:
Momoko Kōchi
Momoko Kōchi (March 7, 1932 Taitō-November 5, 1998 Hiroo, Shibuya) also known as Kōchi Momoko, Momoko Kawachi, Momoko Kochi, Momoko Okouchi, Momoko Kouchi or Momoko Kôchi was a Japanese actor.
She rose to fame for her role as Hideo Ogawa's daughter in the 1954 film "Godzilla". She went on to appear in several other films throughout her career, including "Ugetsu" (1953) and "The Mysterians" (1957).
In addition to her film work, Kōchi also had a successful career in television. She starred in several popular TV dramas and was particularly well known for her role in the long-running series "Watararenga Ichiro".
Kōchi was widely regarded as one of Japan's most talented and versatile actors. She received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1996 film "Tokyo Lullaby".
Kōchi passed away in 1998 at the age of 66. Despite her untimely death, her legacy in Japanese cinema and television continues to be celebrated to this day.
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