Ryu Murakami, Author of “Audition,” Dies

Ryu Murakami, the renowned Japanese novelist, has died at the age of 74, according to media reports.

He passed away on October 17, and a private funeral was held for close family only. Murakami was born in Nagasaki in 1952. His debut novel, Almost Transparent Blue, published in 1976, sold 3.5 million copies and won several awards. He also directed the film adaptation himself. His other directing credits include Topaz, Tokyo Decadence and Kyoko.

Murakami’s work has inspired a number of films, among them Takashi Miike’s horror film Audition and the thriller Piercing starring Mia Wasikowska.

Source: Film.ru