Comedian Toshiro Shimazaki Dies at 68

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Toshiro Shimazaki

Japanese comedian Toshiro Shimazaki died at 68 on Wednesday because of acute cardiac failure.

Shimazaki, who was a member of comedy trio “Hip up,” became popular after he appeared in popular TV show “Oretachi Hyokinzoku” (We are comedians) in 1980s on regular basis.