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Ryu Murakami Dies: Japanese Author & Filmmaker, Best Known For ‘Almost Transparent Blue’, Was 74
Murakami’s publisher, Gentosha, announced his death today in a lengthy statement on their website. “Author Ryu Murakami passed away at his home on October 17, 2026, at the age of 74.
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Ryu Murakami died at his home on October 17, 2026, at age 74, according to a statement posted by his publisher Gentosha. The publisher expressed its deepest condolences in the announcement.
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