Who Is Japanese Child Pop Star Hirata Runa? Died at 8 After Developing Flu-Related Heart Condition
Her agency said influenza caused myocarditis, and a private wake and funeral were held for immediate family and close relatives.
- Japanese child pop star Hirata Runa, an eight-year-old member of the DIANNA Project, died of influenza-related myocarditis on September 25, her talent agency confirmed.
- The agency stated the condition developed from influenza; Mayo Clinic defines myocarditis as heart inflammation that reduces the organ's ability to pump blood throughout the body.
- According to The Standard, Runa had performed just five days prior to her sudden death, having spent one-third of her life as an idol.
- DIANNA Project confirmed a private funeral was held for immediate family, while the team requested fans refrain from making individual inquiries regarding the matter.
- Based in Nagoya, Japan, the DIANNA Project specializes in developing young stars; the team asked fans to let Runa "remain in a corner of your hearts as an eternal idol.
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The young Japanese pop singer, better known as Luna-chan, who was part of the collective Diana Project, died on September 25th.
The girl, who was part of DIANNA Project, had given a concert five days before her death.
<p>8-year-old Japanese pop star Hirata Runa died of flu complications 5 days after concert Hirata Runa died at age 8 from myocarditis caused by the flu. Five days before her death, she performed at a concert.</p>
The cause of death, as confirmed by the family and their agency, has been a myocarditis derived from a flu infection.
According to an announcement from her family, little Hirata Runa had contracted the flu and after complications she breathed her last - The messages from her fans are moving
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