Famous Japanese manga artist passes away, death revealed a month later

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Yoko Umez, the creator of the manga "The Golden Bell Mayu," has passed away.

According to a report by Yahoo Japan on the 12th, Yoko Umez died from a stroke on July 7. The representative officially announced the news of the artist's passing through the official website and social media channels.

The editorial team of Monthly Shonen "Gangan" stated, "This sudden farewell was a very sad event for the bereaved family, the editorial team, and everyone associated with him. We wish to inform all readers who supported us during his lifetime of this news. The entire editorial staff expresses deep respect and gratitude for the artist's artistic achievements and sincerely prays for his passing."

As a result, the manga "The Golden Bell Mayu" concluded its serialization in the July issue released on June 12. The representative announced that any unpublished works not yet included in collected volumes will be announced in the future through "Gangan" and the official website once decided.

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