‘8-Year-Old’ Trainee Passes Away; Cause of Death Identified as Myocarditis Due to Influenza: “Spent One-Third of Her Life as an Idol” [★Japan]

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Japanese girl group DIANNA Project trainee and singer Hirata Luna has passed away.

According to the U.S. media outlet People on the 3rd (local time), Hirata Luna died around 4 a.m. on September 25. She was 8 years old at the time of her death.

According to her agency, Hirata Luna died from myocarditis caused by influenza. It is reported that her funeral was held privately with only close relatives in attendance.

The bereaved family stated through their social media account, “One-third of Luna’s life was spent as an idol,” and requested, “Please let her remain in a corner of your hearts as an eternal idol.”

They further added, “We sincerely thank the fellow idols who were kind to Luna during her lifetime, the fans who supported Luna, the agency staff who made Luna an idol, and everyone who was with Luna.”

In particular, it has been reported that Hirata Luna took the stage at a performance on September 20, before her death, evoking deep sorrow. After finishing her final performance, she also left a post on her social media account reading, “Thank you for today as well. I am truly grateful. It was so much fun♡…”

Myocarditis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the heart muscle. It can impair the heart’s blood-pumping function and may cause chest pain, difficulty breathing, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and blood clots. This can potentially lead to stroke or heart attack.

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