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Fans remember comedian Sakurazuka Yakkun 13 years after his death

Original: 桜塚やっくん

Sakurazuka Yakkun, the Japanese comedian and drag performer, died suddenly 13 years ago, and his family has now released previously unseen photos shared by his niece. Readers reacted emotionally, saying the loss came far too early and that the niece resembles him around the eyes, with some calling it one of the most shocking celebrity deaths they had experienced.

Why now: A family release of unpublished photos marking the 13th anniversary of his death is prompting nostalgic reactions online.

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• 桜塚やっくんさん死去から１３年…「見守ってくれてありがと」芋洗坂係長が墓前で献杯「あの事故から…」 · au Webポータル
• 「あれほどショックな死はなかった」急逝から13年…桜塚やっくんさん〝姪公開の秘蔵ショット〟に「亡くなるの早すぎた」「目元が似てる」 の声 · 西スポWEB OTTO!

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