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Japanese movie stars died at 52

Here are 1 famous actresses from Japan died at 52:

Hibari Misora

Hibari Misora (May 29, 1937 Isogo-ku, Yokohama-June 24, 1989 Tokyo) a.k.a. Misora, Kazue Kato, Hibari, Kazue Katō, Misora Hibari or Katō Kazue was a Japanese singer and actor.

She died in pneumonia.

Hibari Misora was one of the most successful and beloved singers in the history of Japanese music, who recorded and released over 1,200 songs during her lifetime. Her career spanned over four decades, from the mid 1940s until her untimely death in 1989 at the age of 52. Misora was known for her powerful and emotive voice, which earned her the nickname "Queen of Japanese Pop". She also appeared in over 160 films and TV dramas throughout her career, cementing her status as one of the most prominent entertainers of the post-war era in Japan. Misora is remembered as a cultural icon who not only entertained millions of fans, but also helped to shape and define Japanese popular culture during her lifetime.

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