TOKYO, Jan 09 (News On Japan) –
Acclaimed Japanese enka singer Aki Yashiro, identified for hits like “Funauta,” has handed away on the age of 73.
According to her workplace, Aki Yashiro died on December thirtieth final yr.
In September of final yr, she was recognized with an autoimmune situation, particularly anti-MDA5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis and quickly progressive interstitial pneumonia, each of that are designated intractable ailments. She continued to obtain therapy and rehabilitation, aiming for an early return to well being, however her situation immediately worsened.
The funeral was held on January eighth, attended solely by workplace employees, with a memorial service deliberate for a later date.
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演歌歌手八代亜紀さん12月30日に死去73歳「膠原病」で８月活動休止 「雨の慕情」「舟唄」 #八代亜紀 https://t.co/mTSQIOxnUY— 日刊スポーツ (@nikkansports) January 9, 2024
Yashiro achieved a groundbreaking success as the primary feminine enka singer with seven prime 10 singles on the first Oricon chart. Additionally, she ranked because the fourth enka artist general, following male singers Kiyoshi Hikawa, Hiroshi Itsuki, and Shinichi Mori. Her success prolonged to the Oricon album charts, the place she secured prime 10 positions for 3 consecutive years from 1974 to 1976.
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