Tragic Passing of Miho Nakayama: Cause of Death Revealed as Drowning

Japanese actress Miho Nakayama, known for her role in the film Love Letter (러브레터), has tragically passed away at the age of 54. On December 6, she was found unresponsive in the bathtub of her home in Shibuya, Tokyo. Her agency, Big Apple, confirmed that the police investigation ruled out any foul play, stating that the cause of death was an accidental drowning while bathing.

The shocking news of Nakayama's death was compounded by the fact that she had been in communication with her agency staff via text messages until 7 AM on the day of her passing, and had engaged with fans on social media just the day before. This has led to speculation about the circumstances surrounding her death, with some suggesting the possibility of a sudden health crisis. However, authorities have clarified that it was an unfortunate accident.

Miho Nakayama was a beloved figure in Japan, not only for her acting in films like Tokyo Bright (도쿄 맑음) and Goodbye Someday (사오나라 이츠카) but also for her successful music career, having sold over 17 million albums. She was also known for her collaboration with actor Kim Jae-wook in the film Butterfly Sleep (나비잠) in 2018.