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The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actress Nagiko Tono's family confirms her death at 45; police rule it accident
The family of Japanese actress Nagiko Tono (pic) has confirmed her death at the age of 45. The announcement was posted Thursday on Tono's official blog. The statement read: 'The deceased lived her life to the fullest every day for her beloved cat. We hope that you will understand this sentiment." Tono, whose real name was Akimi Aoki, was found dead on July 3 in her Tokyo apartment. Japanese news outlet Tokyo Sports reported that a decomposed body was discovered at the apartment after an acquaintance, who had been unable to reach the actress, went to check on her. 'It seems that the body was sent for a DNA test because it was so badly decomposed that it was unclear whether it was her. It will likely take some time for the identification,' a police source told the news outlet on July 4. Police have ruled out foul play. 'The police have determined that it was an accident and not suicide,' the family's statement said. The blog post also gave an update on Tono's beloved cat, saying, 'We have also received many voices of concern from people, but the cat that the deceased cherished during her life has been safely rescued and is currently living happily in a safe environment.' The statement ended with the family thanking fans for their support for Tono. "We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported the deceased until now.' Tono started acting at the age of six and had appeared in many TV shows including Suzuran and Out x Deluxe .
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Japanese actress Nagiko Tono found dead in her Tokyo apartment
Nagiko Tono in June 2013. - Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun file TOKYO: Actress Nagiko Tono has died, it was learned Thursday (July 17) from the Sugamo Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department. She was 45. On Thursday, DNA analysis revealed that a body found in Tono's apartment in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on July 3 was hers. Because there were no external injuries and no signs of vandalism inside the apartment, the police believe no foul play was involved. The cause of death is unknown. After working as a child actress, Tono was cast as the heroine in NHK's 1999 drama 'Suzuran.' After that, she continued to appear in two-hour dramas and variety shows. She also appeared in movies and on stage. - The Yomiuri Shimbun
Tokyo Reported
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
Family of actress Nagiko Tono announces her death
TOKYO (TR) – The family of actress Nagiko Tono announced on Thursday that she has passed away at the age of 45. The announcement was posted on the blog of Tono, whose real name is Akimi Aoki. 'The deceased lived her life to the fullest every day for her beloved cat. We hope that you will understand this sentiment,' the announcement read. On July 3, a decomposed body was discovered at Tono's apartment in Tokyo. In commenting on the cause of death, the statement read, 'The police have determined that it was an accident and not suicide.' The family of actress Nagiko Tono announced her death on Thursday (X) Tono made her debut as a child actress at the age of 6. She has appeared in many popular works as an actress, including playing the heroine of the NHK morning drama 'Suzuran' in 1999. Beginning in the 2010s, she was active in variety shows, such as appearing as a semi-regular on 'Out x Deluxe' for Fuji TV. 'We have also received many voices of concern from people, but the cat that the deceased cherished during her life has been safely rescued and is currently living happily in a safe environment,' the statement concluded. 'We deeply apologize for the concern and inconvenience caused to all concerned parties by this sudden event. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported the deceased until now.'
Yomiuri Shimbun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japanese Actress Nagiko Tono Found Dead in Her Tokyo Apartment
Actress Nagiko Tono has died, it was learned Thursday from the Sugamo Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department. She was 45. On Thursday, DNA analysis revealed that a body found in Tono's apartment in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on July 3 was hers. Because there were no external injuries and no signs of vandalism inside the apartment, the police believe no foul play was involved. The cause of death is unknown. After working as a child actress, Tono was cast as the heroine in NHK's 1999 drama 'Suzuran.' After that, she continued to appear in two-hour dramas and variety shows. She also appeared in movies and on stage.
Tokyo Reported
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
Decomposed corpse found at residence of actress Nagiko Tono
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police are working to identify a body found earlier this week in the home of 45-year-old actress Nagiko Tono, reports Tokyo Sports (July 4). Police and emergency personnel arrived at the residence on July 3 after receiving a tip. They are now working to determine whether it may be Tono herself. 'An acquaintance who could not contact Tono went to look at the residence,' a police source says. 'It seems that the body was sent for a DNA test because it was so badly decomposed that it was unclear whether it was her. It will likely take some time for the identification.' Nagiko Tono (X) 'I can become empty' Tono's official last blog update was on June 27. Until then, she had been updating it several times a day, posting photos of her homemade dishes and writing about her health and daily life. That last blog pots was titled 'Teriyaki Chicken,' which, as the title suggests, introduced a cooking video. She also frequently posted photos of her food on Instagram. She has been self-taught since she started living alone at the age of 16. 'I can become empty,' she once said in an interview. 'It's really hard to separate work and private life…If I'm busy, I have to switch, or it'll be painful. So I cook on purpose, even if I don't eat, even if I'm not hungry, I cook when people come over. I just love the time I spend cooking, like when I want to cook.' Tono also talked about the significance of continuing to write a blog every day, which is a 'point of contact' with her fans. 'If I don't know what state I'm in, I can't control it,' she said. 'Because I work in a job that involves expressing my emotions, I become really messy. My emotions come in at strange places and get in the way… I'm always sick, tired, and hurt, and I need someone to know that… I want (my fans) to understand that, so I write every day.' 'Depression' Tono also revealed her own painful experiences, such as child abuse and eating disorders in her childhood, through her blog and the media. In a post on June 26, she wrote, 'I'll be receiving home visits from a visiting nurse starting this week. I have to do paperwork and other things, pay for the clinic for online consultations, mail things and so on. I am facing things that I'm really bad at, and one place I noticed it said 'disease name' → 'depression.'' A resident living nearby the apartment where Tono lived said, 'Around the night of June 3, an ambulance came to the apartment, and I also heard the sound of a police car, so I thought, 'I wonder if something has happened.' However, there had been nothing unusual up until then, so it was a surprise.' Tono made her debut as a child actress at the age of 6. She has appeared in many popular works as an actress, including playing the heroine of the NHK morning drama 'Suzuran' in 1999. Since the 2010s, she has been active in variety shows, such as appearing as a semi-regular on 'Out x Deluxe' for Fuji TV. The actress left her agency last year and is currently working as a freelancer. Her post on June 26 went on to say that she had just visited a pharmacy for medicine. 'I hope I'll get better,' she wrote. 'It's tough, but let's stay positive!'
