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Ryu Murakami Passes Away at 74
Japanese author and filmmaker Ryu Murakami, best known for his novel 'Almost Transparent Blue,' died on October 17, 2026, at the age of 74. His death has been mourned by fans and colleagues alike.
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The Japanese writer and filmmaker Ryu Murakami has died. He was 74. Murakami’s publisher, Gentosha, announced his death today in a lengthy statement on their website. “Author Ryu Murakami passed away at his home on October 17, 2026, at the age of 74. We hereby express our deepest condolences and sha
2026-10-23 09:07 UTC