Shizuka Ijūin
Japanese writer and lyricist (1950–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tadaki Nishiyama (Japanese: 西山 忠来; 9 February 1950 – 24 November 2023), better known under the pen names Shizuka Ijūin (Japanese: 伊集院静) and Ayumi Date (Japanese: 伊達 歩), was a Japanese writer and lyricist.
Shizuka Ijūin | |
|---|---|
伊集院静 | |
| Born | Tadaki Nishiyama 9 February 1950 |
| Died | 24 November 2023 (aged 73) Tokyo, Japan |
| Other names | Ayumi Date |
| Occupation | Writer |
Life and career
Born in Hōfu, Ijūin graduated in letters from Rikkyo University and then worked several years as commercial director for an advertising agency.[1][2] In 1981 he made his literary debut with the novel Satsuki, and in 1992 he won the Naoki Prize for the collection of short stories Ukezuki.[3] Among his best known works, the autobiographical novel trilogy Kaikyo and the best-selling series of essays Otona no Ryugi,[3] which sold over 2 million copies.[2] He was also active as a lyricist, penning several hits for Masahiko Kondō.[3][4]
Personal life and death
Ijūin was married to Masako Natsume from 1984 to 1985, when she died of leukemia, and to actress Hiroko Shino from 1992 until his death.[2]
After surviving a subarachnoid haemorrhage in 2020, Ijūin died of intrahepatic bile ducts cancer on 24 November 2023, at the age of 73.[1][3]
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