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Japanese Kabuki Star Ichikawa Ennosuke Hospitalized, Both Parents Dead

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Mark Schilling Japan Correspondent Ichikawa Ennosuke, a leading Japanese Kabuki actor, was discovered in a semi-conscious state in the family home in Tokyo’s Meguro district by his manager on the morning of Thursday last week (May 18).

First responders found his father, Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danshiro IV, and his mother lying together in a separate room. Both have since been pronounced dead.

A note, apparently written by Ichikawa Ennosuke, was found. Authorities have not confirmed a cause of death for the two parents.Shochiku, a leading Japanese film studio and Kabuki theater management company that also serves as Ichikawa’s management agency, said in a statement Friday that, “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Mr.

Ichikawa Danshiro, who had supported the Kabuki world for many years, and his wife.” Some details have since appeared in various Japanese media.

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