Akira Nakao, Japanese Actor, Dies at 81 (UPDATE 1)

The Yomiuri Shimbun

14:16 JST, May 22, 2024 (updated at 18:00 JST)

Famed actor Akira Nakao died of heart failure on May 16, it has been learned. He was 81. He was from Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, and was married to actress Shino Ikenami. He appeared in numerous movies and TV dramas, as well as variety shows.