On December 6, 2024, Miho Nakayama, a 54-year-old Japanese actress celebrated for her role in Love Letter, was found deceased at her Tokyo home. She was discovered in her bathtub after failing to appear for work.
A concerned acquaintance alerted paramedics, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her agency, BIG APPLE Inc., confirmed the heartbreaking news, expressing profound sorrow. Nakayama leaves behind her young son and ex-husband.
Fans and colleagues are mourning the loss of the beloved actress, whose contributions made a lasting impact on Japanese cinema.