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Japanese actresses died because of Breast cancer

Here are 1 famous actresses from Japan died in Breast cancer:

Yoshiko Tanaka

Yoshiko Tanaka (April 8, 1956 Adachi-April 21, 2011 Minato) also known as Sue or Tanaka Yoshiko was a Japanese actor and singer.

Yoshiko Tanaka began her career as a singer with a debut in 1973 at just 17 years old. She released her first single "Yasashii Kimochi" in the same year. In the 1980s, she transitioned into acting and gained popularity for her roles in the hit dramas "Oshin" and "Ten Made Todoke." She also appeared in numerous films, including "Tampopo" and "Night on the Galactic Railroad."

Aside from her successful entertainment career, Yoshiko Tanaka was also an activist and environmentalist. She was a member of the board of directors of the Japan Bird Conservation Union and supported campaigns to save the rainforest in Indonesia. She worked tirelessly to raise awareness about environmental issues until her untimely passing in 2011 at the age of 55 due to breast cancer.

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