It was revealed on March 17th that singer and actress Ayumi Ishida passed away at the age of 76 due to hypothyroidism. Her agency announced the news on their official website.
The agency wrote, "Our artist Ishida Ayumi passed away at 4:48 a.m. on March 11, 2025, at the age of 76 in a hospital in Tokyo due to hypothyroidism." They added, "We are deeply sorry to inform you of this, and would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness shown to us during her lifetime."
She continued, "We would also like to inform you that the funeral was held only among close relatives. We would also like to strictly decline any condolence money, flowers, or offerings. In accordance with the wishes of the deceased, there are no plans to hold a farewell party. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported Ishida Ayumi up to now."
Ishida was born on March 26, 1948 in Osaka Prefecture. His single "Blue Light Yokohama," composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi, became a huge hit, and he made his debut at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 1969 with the song. As an actor, he appeared in the dramas "From the North Country" and "To Friday's Wives."
