Japanese TV Personality Peeco Dies at 79
10:16 JST, October 21, 2024
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese television personality and fashion critic Peeco died of multiple organ failure caused by septicemia Sept. 3 at a hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, it was learned Sunday. He was 79.
Peeco, a native of the Kanagawa capital of Yokohama, was the elder brother of twin TV personality duo “Osugi and Peeco.”
He appeared in many TV programs such as “Morita Kazuyoshi Hour: Waratte Iitomo!” together with his younger brother, Osugi, also a film critic. Known for their unique sharp-tongued characters, they were pioneers of twin TV personalities.
Peeco was active as a fashion critic and commentator on TV and radio programs. He also performed live as a chanson singer.
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