Japanese movie stars died in 2005
Here are 3 famous actresses from Japan died in 2005:
Minako Honda
Minako Honda (July 31, 1967 Itabashi-November 6, 2005 Bunkyō) also known as Honda Minako or Honda, Minako was a Japanese singer and actor.
Honda was born in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan. She began her career as a singer in 1985 after winning the "All Japan Young Singing Contest" Grand Prix. In 1986, she released her debut single "crazy nights". She became known for her powerful voice and energetic stage presence, and soon gained popularity throughout Japan as a pop idol. Throughout her career, she released numerous hit singles and albums, and won several awards for her music.
In addition to her singing career, Honda also appeared in several TV dramas and films. She starred in the TV drama "Nemureru Mori no Jukujo" in 1992, which won her critical acclaim for her acting skills. She also appeared in the popular film "Tokyo Love Story" as the character Rika.
Honda's life was tragically cut short when she passed away at the age of 38 from acute myelogenous leukemia. Her death was a shock to her fans and the Japanese entertainment industry as a whole, as she was still at the height of her career. She will always be remembered as a talented singer and actress who brought joy to many through her music and performances.
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Yumika Hayashi
Yumika Hayashi (June 27, 1970 Tokyo-June 28, 2005 Tokyo) a.k.a. Oguri Yumika, Hayashi Yumika, Yumika Oguri, 林由美香 or 小栗 由美香 was a Japanese actor and pornographic film actor.
Hayashi began her career in the entertainment industry as a gravure idol in 1990, later transitioning to adult films in 1995. She starred in over 100 adult films and won numerous awards, including Best Actress at the Adult Broadcasting Awards in 2002.
In addition to her adult film work, Hayashi also appeared in mainstream films and TV dramas. She played supporting roles in films such as "Bounce Ko Gals" (1997) and "Friday at Eleven" (2002), and had guest spots on TV shows such as "Unsolved Cases" (1995) and "The Shinsengumi Chronicles" (2004).
Hayashi was found dead in her Tokyo apartment on June 28, 2005, at the age of 35. The cause of death was ruled a suicide by hanging. Her death was a shock to the Japanese entertainment industry and her fans, and she is still remembered as a talented actress who achieved success in both adult and mainstream media.
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Mutsuko Sakura
Mutsuko Sakura (February 15, 1921 Tokyo-January 23, 2005 Yoyogi) was a Japanese actor.
She was born in Tokyo in 1921 and began performing on stage at the age of three. In 1940, she made her film debut and went on to appear in over 150 films throughout her career. Sakura was known for her versatility and appeared in a wide range of genres, including drama, comedy, and action films. Some of her most notable roles include "The Munekata Sisters" (1950), "The Human Condition" (1959-1961), and "Kwaidan" (1964). Sakura received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including the Order of the Rising Sun in 2004. She passed away in 2005 at the age of 83.
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