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Just read this over at TvNihon and am shocked.

Miyuki Kanbe who performed as Sailor Moon in the Third Stage Sailor Moon Musicals has passed away at age 24 on the 20th of June (yesterday). Apparently on the 18th she had a heart failure which resulted in her passing yesterday.

She was made famous by her role as Sailor Moon (she was personally my favourite) in the Sailor Moon Musicals and also starred in (the highly recommended) Kamen Rider Hibiki tv series (which also starred Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon's Jyouji Shibue).

She will be remembered.

Update: Miyuki's death is really rocking the Moonie online communities. Personally I'm still in shock at what has happened.

While browsing through several Sailor Moon Musical (Sera Myu) fansites I came across this video dedicated to her at Sera Myu Antics. It features the first edition of "Ginga no Sanctuary" (The Galaxy's Sanctuary) and is a simply beautiful and appropriate song for such an occasion.
If you're like me and you get emotional easily, prepare yourself. If this is your first exposure to a Sailor Moon Musical, I hope it inspires you to go out and watch more from the many shows performed during it's run.

Update 2: Moon Chase just posted a great collection of Sailor Moon performers' thoughts (translated into English) concerning Miyuki Kanbe's passing along with images of each person. Well worth a read and very tasteful.

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Labels: Sailor Moon Musicals, Sailor Moon News

Posted By: Brad # Saturday, June 21, 2008

Comments:

Wow, that's much too young to go.

# posted by

Kali : 21 June, 2008 22:53

I know and of a heart problem too. She'll definitely be remembered that's for sure.

It just makes you appreciate your own health doesn't it.

# posted by

Brad : 22 June, 2008 00:23

aww..that's sad =( That clip made my eyes teary too.

# posted by

chibi : 22 June, 2008 09:22

I can't believe it! That's really sad :( She seems to talented and young...:( RIP.

# posted by

SuperCC : 24 June, 2008 20:11

I'm dedicating this song to you Miyuki :'(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GhX4ldbvkE

# posted by

Supercc : 24 June, 2008 23:59

Miyuki was perhaps my favorite Usagi, her personality was perfect for the part. She prompted laughter as well as tears from me many times, but today I weep. My deepest
sympathy to her Fans Friends and Family. Rest in Peace...

# posted by

Dave : 30 June, 2008 08:23

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Miyuki Kanbe Passes Away

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