File photo of KAN (Kazu Kimura), a well-known Japanese musician famous for “Love Must Win”. (Provided by UP-FRONT CREATE)
[The Epoch Times, November 17, 2023](Compiled and reported by Epoch Times reporter Zeng Weixin) The well-known Japanese musician KAN (Kimura Kazu), who is famous for his hit song “Love Will Win” (爱は胜つ), suffered from plum disease. Kerr diverticular cancer, died on November 12 at the age of 61.
KAN went to the hospital last fall after experiencing abdominal pain for several weeks and was informed that he had cancer. As a result, he canceled his original tour plans. He was hospitalized in April this year and was informed in May that he had been discharged. As of the 7th of this month, he also shared his thoughts on watching The Beatles’ MV with his fans on his official Twitter.
UP-FRONT CREATE announced on the official website today (17th), “Our company’s artist KAN (real name Kimura Kazu) passed away at 6:29 pm on November 12, 2023, Japan time during a long-term convalescence. He was 61 years old. . We thank you all for taking care of him during his lifetime. This is just a notification.”
The company mentioned that before his death, he did not give up his acting activities even though he was ill. “KAN debuted in 1987 and had a long career as a singer-songwriter for 36 years. This year, he was diagnosed with ‘Meckel’s diverticulum cancer’ and died in March. In October, he began to recuperate; even after being discharged and hospitalized repeatedly, KAN was still undergoing treatment in order to resume his performing arts activities. In October, he visited Paris, France, a place of memories where he once studied abroad, and never gave up on returning to performing arts activities until the end.”
The company finally stated: “KAN has been able to create many works in the past, and everyone who has taken care of KAN and everyone who supports him, we would like to express our sincere gratitude. The vigil and farewell ceremony will only be held by close relatives.”
Editor in charge: Su Yang
