Azusa Kishimoto passed away from cancer
10 Mar - It was revealed that Azusa Kishimoto has recently passed away.
The news was shared by her management label, Oscar Promotion, saying that the model-host had died on 24 February due to cancer at the age of 39.
The company stated, "The wake and funeral have already been held. We ask that all members of the press please be considerate of the family's deep grief and refrain from interviewing anyone involved."
"We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those involved, and we take this opportunity to inform you of her passing. We would like for you to join us in praying for the peace of her soul."
Azusa made her debut in 2000 as a part of the trio, "Angelique". After the group disbanded, she was active as a reporter for "Zoom In!! Super" and "Zoom In!! Saturday" and other shows.
The TV personality was also a mother of three children with her non-showbiz husband.
