Overview
- The death was announced on Fujino’s Instagram by her mother, who thanked supporters for their care.
- On December 31 she told fans in a goodbye message, “This is my last message… Please remember me once in a while,” as she stepped away from public life.
- Reports indicate she was diagnosed with the rare cancer about three years ago and it later became inoperable.
- The gravure model paused work for treatment, briefly returned in August 2024, then stepped back again roughly six months later.
- She continued limited meet-and-greet appearances in 2025, tributes have since poured in, and no funeral details have been released.