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Japanese actresses died because of Acute myeloid leukemia

Here are 1 famous actresses from Japan died in Acute myeloid leukemia:

Masako Natsume

Masako Natsume (December 17, 1957 Tokyo-September 11, 1985 Tokyo) also known as Masako Odate, Masako Nishiyama or Natsume Masako was a Japanese actor.

Masako Natsume made her debut in the entertainment industry as a model while still in high school. After graduating, she pursued an acting career that quickly took off. She won the Best New Actress award at the Japan Academy Awards in 1979 for her role in the film "The Gate of Youth." She continued to act in various movies, TV dramas, and on stage throughout the 1980s, gaining a large following and becoming a well-known celebrity in Japan.

Despite her success, Masako Natsume faced health issues, including a diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia in 1985. She continued to work while receiving treatment, but on September 11, 1985, at the young age of 27, she passed away from complications related to her illness. Her untimely death shocked and saddened her fans and the entertainment industry as a whole. Today, she is remembered as a talented and beloved actress in Japan.

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