The sudden death of Japanese actress Miho Nakayama, who was found unresponsive in her bathtub at her Tokyo home, is being investigated by police.
Reports suggest that the 54 year old star may have drowned as she was discovered sitting upright and leaning forward in the bath.
She won hearts not only as a TV star but also as a J-pop singer. Her loyal fanbase continued to support her shows, and she was scheduled to perform at a Christmas event in Osaka today.
However, the show was cancelled prior to the announcement of her death, with ill health being cited as the reason. When she didn't turn up for work, a team member went to her home and found her unresponsive.
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