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Japanese Author Ryu Murakami Dies at 74

The Japanese writer and filmmaker known for 'Almost Transparent Blue' passed away at his home on October 17, 2026.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 23 Oct 2026 · updated 1h ago

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