Actor Nakamura dies after cancer returns known for 'Romantics Anonymous'
Nakamura Yuri, the Japanese-Korean actor known for Netflix's Romantics Anonymous, has passed away after a long fight with cancer.
Her agency confirmed her death on September 14, sharing that she had gone into remission but the cancer returned earlier this year and made treatment difficult.
Nakamura's private funeral colleagues pay tribute
Nakamura's funeral was kept private, with her immediate family, along with close friends and staff of the agency, attending.
With nearly 30 years in film and television, including roles in Ju-On: Black Ghost and 2024's Beyond Goodbye, she was remembered by colleagues for her energy and kindness.
actor Jun Kaname said she always brought positivity to set, while Ryohei Suzuki called her "strong yet gentle, dignified and beautiful - truly a person who was like a lily. It's heartbreaking."