Actress and singer Miho Nakayama dies at 54

Japanese actor and singer Miho Nakayama, known for starring in popular TV shows like “Mama wa Idol!” (1987) and “Kimi no Hitomi ni Koishiteru!” (1989) and for her early career work as an idol in the 1980s, was found dead at her residence in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on Friday, NHK reported. She was 54.

According to reports, she was found in her home by people in her management company, who called the police. She was later confirmed dead. The cause of death is not yet known.

She had a solo Christmas show scheduled in Osaka on Friday, but had canceled the show in the morning, citing health reasons.