Japanese movie stars died at 69
Here are 2 famous actresses from Japan died at 69:
Yuriko Hanabusa
Yuriko Hanabusa (March 7, 1900 Kure-February 7, 1970) otherwise known as Yuriko Hide or Hanabusa Yuriko was a Japanese actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and became one of the most famous actresses in Japan during the postwar period. Hanabusa was known for her versatility and ability to play a wide range of roles, from traditional Japanese women to modern, independent characters. She appeared in over 200 films throughout her career and won the award for Best Actress at the Mainichi Film Awards in 1961. Aside from her successful acting career, Hanabusa was also a prominent figure in the Women's Christian Temperance Union and was actively involved in promoting women's rights in Japan. After her death in 1970, she was posthumously awarded the Order of the Precious Crown, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Japanese society.
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Tsuru Aoki
Tsuru Aoki (September 9, 1892 Fukuoka-October 18, 1961 Tokyo) also known as Tsuru Aoki Hayakawa, Mrs. Sessue Hayakawa, Miss Tsuru Aoki, Tsuro Aoki, Tsura Aoki, Tsuri Aoki, 青木 鶴子 or Aoki was a Japanese actor. She had three children, Yukio Hayakawa, Yoshiko Hayakawa and Fujiko Hayakawa.
She died in peritonitis.
Tsuru Aoki began her acting career in silent films during the early 1910s in California. She appeared in over 50 films and was considered one of the leading actresses of the silent era. She often appeared alongside her husband, Sessue Hayakawa, in films such as "The Dragon Painter" and "The Curse of the Yellow Flower." Aoki was known for her versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters, both Asian and non-Asian. After the couple divorced in 1931, Aoki retired from acting and focused on raising their three children. She remained active in the Japanese-American community and was involved in various social and cultural organizations. Today, Aoki is remembered as a trailblazing Asian-American actress and an important figure in early Hollywood history.
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