Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies from COVID-19
Veteran comedian Ken Shimura has passed away due to the coronavirus, as reported by The Japan Times. Shimura's agency announced his passing on March 30 which was caused by pneumonia caused by COVID-19. He was 70 years old.
Shimura is also the first entertainment figure to publicly announce his infection. He was hospitalized on March 20 after developing a high fever and was later on diagnosed with severe pneumonia. He tested positive for COVID-19 on March 23.
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He rose to fame in 1969 from the comedy show Hachijidayo Zeninshugo! and was also part of the rock band The Drifters.
Prior to his death, he was starring in Tensai! Shimura Dobutsuen and other TV programs. He was also scheduled to star in a film based on the book The Name Above the Title in April.
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