On June 22nd, Mao Kobayashi passed away after the conflict with cancer for about 2 years and 8 months. Her death was broadcast on TV as a sudden announcement on the next day of her death. Also, her husband, Ebizo Ichikawa reported about her death between his performances. He said that she passed away as saying she loves him.

Mao Kobayashi was chosen in the UK as one of 100 women in the world. The reason was that she started her blog, ‘kokoro’ and continued to state about her cancer. That is, she encouraged people who are suffering the same diseases, and she told us a lot of things such as the importance of life or the strangth as a mother. After her death, many people commented on her blog. Once, the comment page stopped because of much access to the blog. It shows that she made many hearts moving.

Her husband stood on the stage even just after her death. He is writing blog. There, he reported about his mind for her. He is so disappointed, but he tries to do his best.

I wish that Mao Kobayashi and her family are happy.