Sumakabilang-buhay na ang Japanese singer-songwriter na si Sayuri.
Siya ay 28.
Si Sayuri ang singer sa likod ng theme song sa mga manga series gaya ng My Hero Academia at Erased (Boku dake ga Inai Machi).
Nitong Biyernes, September 27, 2024, isinapubliko ng mister ni Sayuri na si Amaarashi ang malungkot na balita tungkol sa pagpanaw ng kilalang singer.
Sa pamamagitan ng pag-post sa X (dating Twitter) account ni Sayuri, sinabi ni Amaarashi na binawian ng buhay ang singer noong September 20 matapos nitong makipaglaban sa chronic illness.
Mababasa sa kanyang post (ayon sa English translation ng MyAnimelist.net), "To everyone who has always supported Sayuri, I regret to inform you that Sayuri peacefully passed away on September 20 at the age of 28.
"In accordance with the family's wishes, the funeral was held privately, attended only by close family members and associates."
Nagpasalamat din si Amaarashi sa lahat ng nagmahal at sumuporta kay Sayuri noong ito ay nabubuhay pa.
Aniya, "We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the kindness shown to Sayuri during her lifetime, and together with everyone, we would like to pray for her soul to rest in peace."
Ang pagkamatay ni Sayuri ay nangyari makalipas lamang ang anim na buwan nilang pagsasama ni Amaarashi bilang mag-asawa, matapos nilang magpakasal noong March 2024.
Kaya naman ganoon na lamang ito kasakit para kay Amaarashi.
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Gayunpaman, nagpapasalamat pa rin si Amaarashi sa pagmamahal na ipinadama sa kanya ni Sayuri sa maikling panahon nilang pagsasama bilang magkabiyak.
Mensahe niya sa namayapang singer, "I was so happy to be your husband, even though you proposed to me out of nowhere, and then one year later I became the chief mourner.
"Only Sayuri and I can walk in this kind of life. Thank you for choosing and believing in me. I will always be on your side. I love you."
SAYURI BATTLING functional dysphonia
Bago ang kanyang pagpanaw, nagpaalam si Sayuri sa kanyang mga tagahanga na panandaliang magpapahinga para magpagaling sa sakit niyang functional dysphonia.
Ayon sa National Institute of Health, ang functional dysphonia ay "medical term used to describe various voice disorders, specifically refers to difficulties with voice production in the absence of any anatomical or physiological abnormalities."
Noong July 25, 2024, isinapubliko ni Sayuri sa pamamagitan din ng isang tweet ang kanyang kondisyon.
Mababasa sa kanyang post: "For a while now, I've been feeling strange when speaking and have not been able to produce the sound I want to. I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with functional dysphonia.
"My voice trembles, cracks, and becomes hoarse, and my muscles move against my will, making it difficult for me to sing. I need time to concentrate on rehabilitation in order to heal, so I have decided to take a break from singing for a while.
"I was hesitant to make it public because I was worried it would cause people concern. I want to be honest with everyone who always supports me, and on top of that, I want to share what I'm able to do now until I get better, which is why I'm telling you this.
"I'm really disappointed that I can't sing. I used to be able to express myself and interact with the world using my voice, but now that I can't do that, it feels like I've been completely cut off from all sorts of things and scenery, but at the same time I'm feeling frustrated and am looking forward to finding a way to fix it.
"I am currently working on rehabilitation with the help of a speech therapist and a voice trainer. I think it will take some time before I'm able to start singing again, but I hope you'll be patient with me."