R.I.P. Kawakami Tomoko

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The news has been spreading on Twitter, but it seems seiyuu Kawakami Tomoko has passed away, most likely due to illness. I'm not too familiar with her physical condition. She was only 40 or so. Way too young... ;___;

I knew Kawakami from her role as Chiriko in Fushigi Yuugi, which was my first "real" anime. My sincerest condolences. May she rest in peace.