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Japanese 8-year-old idol trainee Hirata Ruki dies suddenly
Original: 偶像
Hirata Ruki, an 8-year-old Japanese child idol trainee, has died suddenly, with reports saying she had performed on stage just five days before her death. Her cause of death has been reported, and fans have flooded memorial posts with tributes, with views surpassing 50 million. The death of the young performer has prompted widespread mourning and discussion across Japanese and Chinese-language media.
Why now: The sudden death of a very young performer who was on stage days earlier has shocked fans and drawn massive attention online.
Evidence
- 日本8歲偶像練習生平田琉七驟逝！死因曝光 5天前才剛登台 | 太報 · LINE TODAY
- 8歲童星平田琉七猝逝 粉絲湧入悼念帖文 瀏覽數破五千萬 · Singtaousa
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