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Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi was found dead at her home in Tokyo early Sunday after appearing to commit suicide, people close to the matter said.
Takeuchi, 40, was found hanging by one of her family members and was later confirmed dead at hospital, they said. No suicide note has been found.
She received a number of film awards in Japan including the Japanese Academy Award for best actress in a leading role for three years in a row from 2004, according to her official website.
Takeuchi’s death follows the suicide of Japanese actress Ashina Sei and that of South Korean actress Oh In-hye this month.
It also comes after the suicide of Maria Hamasaki, a 23-year-old contestant on The Bachelor Japan reality show, in late August. Hamasaki ran a business to deliver South Korean cosmetic items and also worked as a model.
Hana Kimura, a 22-year-old female professional wrestler and cast member of the popular Japanese reality show series Terrace House, committed suicide in May after receiving a barrage of hateful messages on social media.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, or you know someone who is, help is available. For Hong Kong, dial +852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or +852 2382 0000 for Suicide Prevention Services. In the US, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on +1 800 273 8255. For a list of other nations’ helplines, see this page.


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Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi in 2016. Photo: AFP

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Hana Kimura, a female professional wrestler who was among the cast of the popular Japanese reality series 'Terrace House,' died Saturday at 22. Photo: Twitter

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 08: Hana Kimura enters the ring during the Women's Pro-Wrestling Stardom - No People Gate at Korakuen Hall on March 08, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. The event is held behind closed doors due to coronavirus outbreak. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

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South Korean actress Oh In-hye, 36, dies in hospital after being found unconscious at home in apparent suicide bid

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Yuko Takeuchi found hanging at home by one of her family members
Other Asian celebrities have died by suicide in recent months



The 40-year-old award-winning actress was found hanging by one of her family members. No suicide note has been found.


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Award-winning Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi dies in apparent suicide

Yuko Takeuchi found hanging at home by one of her family members Other Asian celebrities have died by suicide in recent months

Yuko Takeuchi found hanging at home by one of her family members

Other Asian celebrities have died by suicide in recent months