Oh My GOD, I cannot believe the headlines. This is horrible. While they are still investigating, they suspect suicide? I am DEVASTATED. Such an awesome, wonderful actress.
From AramaJapan:
It was reported that actress Yuko Takeuchi (40) was found dead at her residence in Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is carefully investigating the possibility of suicide.
Yuko Takeuchi is an actress who has headlined several popular dramas including the getsu9 drama “Lunch no Joou” and “Strawberry Night”. Her most recent role appearance is in the movie “The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Princess”.
It was reported that actress Yuko Takeuchi (40) was found dead at her residence in Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is carefully investigating the possibility of suicide.
Yuko Takeuchi is an actress who has headlined several popular dramas including the getsu9 drama “Lunch no Joou” and “Strawberry Night”. Her most recent role appearance is in the movie “The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Princess”.
Goddamnit, this is such sad news to hear. Love you, Yuko.
EDIT: Okay, I am reading more details of her passing, and it's really horrible. I'm
in tears right now. Such tragic, tragic news.
From Nippon.com:
Tokyo, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)--Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi, 40, has died in apparent suicide.
She was found hanging by the neck at her apartment in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Sunday, according to investigative sources. Takeuchi was sent to a hospital and confirmed dead there, the sources said.
Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department suspects that Takeuchi committed suicide.
Takeuchi's husband and actor, Taiki Nakabayashi, 35, found her hanging herself in a bedroom in the apartment around 2 a.m. (5 p.m. Saturday GMT), according to the sources. No suicide note has been found.
Man, what is GOING ON???? why are so many beloved actors and actresses leaving us in such a devastating way??? I just cannot comprehend it. It's too sad.
