Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead at 54
Miho Nakayama found success as a singer at the height of J-pop's influence
Japanese actor Miho Nakayama was found dead in a bathtub in her Tokyo home on Friday. She was 54.
Ms Nakayama found success as a singer in the 1980s and 90s - at the height of J-pop's influence - but was best known for starring in the 1995 film Love Letter.
An acquaintance discovered Ms Nakayama on Friday after she failed to show up for work. They called the paramedics, who confirmed her death at the scene, local media reported.
The cause of her death is under investigation.
Ms Nakayama had originally been scheduled to perform a Christmas show in Osaka on Friday, but cancelled her appearance, citing poor health.
A statement on her website, published by her agency, confirmed her death on Friday.&nbs...