Japanese actors died because of Peritonitis
Here are 2 famous actors from Japan died in Peritonitis:
Kenji Utsumi
Kenji Utsumi (August 26, 1937 Kitakyushu-June 13, 2013 Shinjuku) also known as Utsumi Kenji, Takaji Uchimi or 内海 賢二 was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He had one child, Kentaro Utsumi.
Utsumi began his career in acting in the 1960s and became well-known in Japan for his roles in both television dramas and films. However, he was most recognized for his work as a voice actor in anime and video games. He provided the voice for several iconic characters, including Raoh in "Fist of the North Star," Nibori in "Nintama Rantaro," and Senbei Norimaki in "Dr. Slump." Utsumi was also known for his deep, commanding voice and frequently narrated documentaries and commercials. In 2013, he passed away from cancer at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy as one of Japan's most beloved actors and voice actors.
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Rikidōzan
Rikidōzan (November 14, 1924 Hongwon County-December 15, 1963 Tokyo) a.k.a. ももた みつひろ, キム・シルラク, 力道山, りきどうざん, 역도산, Father of Puroresu, 金 信洛, Yeokdosan, Momota Mitsuhiro, Mitsuhiro Momota, 百田 光浩 or Kim Sin-rak was a Japanese sumo wrestler, actor and wrestler. His children are called Mitsuo Momota and Yoshihiro Momota.
After retiring from sumo wrestling, Rikidōzan played a pivotal role in the development of professional wrestling in Japan. He founded the Japan Wrestling Association in 1953, which later became the Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance (JWA). He was considered the father of puroresu, a style of professional wrestling in Japan that combines elements of traditional Japanese wrestling and American-style professional wrestling.
Rikidōzan's popularity in Japan was immense, and he was one of the most well-known and respected celebrities in the country in the 1950s and early 1960s. He frequently appeared on television and in movies, and his matches drew huge crowds.
Tragically, Rikidōzan's life was cut short when he was stabbed in a nightclub in Tokyo in 1963. He died the following day due to complications from the injury. His death was a shock to the nation, and he is still remembered today as one of Japan's greatest athletes and cultural icons.
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