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Kanzaburo Nakamura Obituary
The Shimbashi Embujo Theatre, where he performed regularly, said Kanzaburo — as he was known among the Japanese public — died early Wednesday of acute respiratory distress syndrome.
One of Japan's most famous contemporary kabuki actors, Kanzaburo also played roles in film, TV and stage dramas.
Japanese TV stations ran tributes to Kanzaburo, who won fame for his outstanding theatrical skills, both as a "tachiyaku" male actor and an "onnagata" female impersonator.
In July, he underwent successful surgery for esophageal cancer, Kyodo News agency reported, but later caught pneumonia. His real name was Noriaki Namino.
Copyright © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Mari
December 10, 2012
I miss you...
I really liked your Kuranosuke Ouchi, when you played on TV.
You are still the best actor to me.
Bankston
December 8, 2012
Dear Nakamura family take comfort in Gods promise to swallow up death forever.
Trina
December 7, 2012
May God wipe the tears from your eyes. Rev 12:3,4
December 6, 2012
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing God has promised He will do away with sickness, pain and death for His word is truth.
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Jill
December 5, 2012
May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief, may all fond memories stay close to your hearts. Psalms 46:1
December 5, 2012
may our Creator be with the Nakamura family.May he extend his tender mercies,and kindness toward you.Know that God is opening his hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing.pslm.145:16------~
J. G,
December 5, 2012
With sincere condolences to the family of KanZaburo Nakamura. Eccl.9:5.
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