Japanese idol trainee dies at age 8 from myocarditis associated with influenza
An eight-year-old idol trainee from Nagoya, Japan, has died after developing myocarditis associated with influenza.
On 28 Sept, DIANNA Project announced that trainee Hirata Luna had died at around 4am on 25 Sept. Her family also shared the news through her official X account.
Source: @DP_HIRATALUNA on Instagram
In a statement on its website, DIANNA Project said Hirata died from myocarditis linked to an influenza infection.
Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, which can reduce the heart’s ability to pump blood. In severe cases, the condition can weaken the heart and prevent the rest of the body from receiving enough blood.
The agency did not disclose further details about the circumstances leading up to Hirata’s death.
Just a few days earlier, on 20 Sept, Hirata had performed at a DIANNA Project regular concert in Nagoya, after which she shared a post thanking fans for their support.
Source: @DP_HIRATALUNA on Instagram
Girl spent a third of her life as an idol
In a post on Hirata’s X account, her family expressed their gratitude to the fellow idols who had befriended her, the fans who supported her, the agency that helped her become an idol, and everyone who had been part of her life.
Source: @DP_HIRATALUNA on Instagram
Born on 16 April 2018, Hirata had spent a third of her life as an idol, with her X account documenting both her performances and snippets of her daily life.
Her family also shared how much she had loved those around her.
“If possible, please let her remain in a corner of your hearts as an eternal idol,” they wrote.
The tribute included a video of Hirata waving at the camera and saying: “See you again soon. Bye bye!”
Source: @DP_HIRATALUNA on X
Her X account had offered glimpses into her journey as an idol trainee and her daily life, with her final updates posted after a performance on 20 Sept.
Wake and funeral held privately for young idol trainee
According to DIANNA Project, Hirata’s wake and funeral were held privately with only close relatives present, in accordance with her family’s wishes.
Out of respect for the grieving family, the agency also asked the public to refrain from making individual enquiries, requesting interviews, or asking questions about her death on social media.
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Featured image adapted from @DP_HIRATALUNA on X and X.
