Six years have passed since Japanese comedian the late Shimura Ken died of COVID-19.
The late Shimura Ken died seven days after testing positive for COVID-19 on March 30, 2020.
At the time, the late Shimura Ken felt symptoms such as fever and difficulty breathing on March 19, 2020, and was hospitalized the next day after being diagnosed with severe pneumonia. He tested positive for COVID-19 on the 23rd.
The late man's COVID-19 diagnosis became known on March 25, two days after the positive test. At the time, his agency said it was not confirmed how Shimura Ken had been infected. After testing positive for COVID-19, he ultimately failed to recover and died.
The late Shimura Ken was born in 1950 and was beloved as Japan's national comedian. The late man also worked as a host and film director.
The late man was also known to domestic fans through the film "Railroad Man" (director Yasuo Furuhata). In particular, it was reported that he had been planning passionate activities, including shooting a morning drama in the Shibuya area of Tokyo until just before the onset and preparing for his first starring film role since his debut, making his death all the more tragic.
[Photo] the late Shimura Ken
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