Tatsuya Nakadai, a Japanese cinema icon, well-known for his roles in Ran, Harakiri and The Human Condition, has passed away at the age of 92. The news was confirmed by Japan's leading media outlet on Tuesday.
Citing a very close source to Tatsuya Nakadai, the legendary Japanese actor reportedly succumbed to pneumonia in a Tokyo hospital on Saturday.
The Ran actor has more than 100 screen credits under his name over the span of seven decades in the Industry. According to reports in the second half of the twentieth century, Tatsuya Nakadai worked with filmmakers like Hiroshi Teshigahara, Mikio Naruse and Kon Ichikawa.
He considered himself a theatre actor and never signed an overall contract with any Japanese Studio, which allowed him to work freely with several directors.
The 92-year-old received the Order of Culture in 2015, one of the highest award in Japan that is given to an individual for outstanding contribution in art, literature, science and other cultural fields.
Pneumonia is a medical condition that infects one of the major organs of human body, particularly the lungs. A group of multiple germs such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses can cause pneumonia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this respiratiory infection is classified into three category, such as:
Some of the common symptoms of pneumonia includes chest pain, brain fog, cough, fatigue, high fever or chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrheoa and shortness of breath.
Here are some of the best ways to prevent from contracting this serious respiratory health issue, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
Follwing these basic rule can help you prevent contracting pneumonia. It is crucial to be aware of this medical condition and take proactive action to remain healthy.
