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The bronze statue of Japanese comedian Ken Shimura was unveiled and he died of COVID-19 in 2020

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Beijing News News On June 29, local time, according to Japanese media reports, the unveiling ceremony of the bronze statue of the late famous Japanese comedian Ken Shimura was held locally.

According to the report, the bronze statue of Ken Shimura, located in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo, was created by fans raising 27 million yen (about 1.58 million yuan), using the signature action of Ken Shimura before his death.

The bronze statue of Japanese comedian Ken Shimura was unveiled and he died of COVID-19 in 2020

Bronze statue of Ken Shimura.

On the evening of March 29, 2020, Japanese artist Ken Shimura died of COVID-19 at the age of 70. Ken Shimura, whose real name is Kant Shimura, was born in Tokyo in 1950. In 1974, Ken Shimura began hosting japan's famous live show "Eight O'Clock!" as an intern. Full Assemblage". The show once had a top rating of 50.5%, and Ken Shimura became the most popular actor on the show.

Since April 15, 2004, Ken Shimura has been hosting Genius! Shimura Zoo" is a show that focuses on the introduction of cute animals and is loved by the audience. After Ken Shimura's death, Genius! "Shimura Zoo" was replaced by former resident guest and member of the Popular Japanese Group Arashi Arashi, Masaki Aoba.

Beijing News Editor Wu Dongni

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