Updated 20 May 2021 at 17:50 IST
Kentaro Miura's cause of death: Know the reason behind 'Berserk' creator's demise
Kentaro Miura's cause of death has revealed by Berserk publisher Hakusensha. The manga artist died earlier this month. Read to know about the disease.
- Entertainment News
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Kentaro Miura passed away on May 6, 2021, at the age of 54. The Japanese manga artist was best known for his acclaimed dark fantasy series Berserk. Now, the reason behind his demise has been revealed and it is said to be a rare disease.
Kentaro Miura's cause of death
Berserk publisher Hakusensha has confirmed that Kentaro Miura's cause of death was acute Aortic Dissection (AD). It is a rare but serious heart condition that often happens to people in their 50s and 60s. The disease takes place when the biggest blood vessel in the body coming directly from the heart, the aorta, tears. Then, blood rushes through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the aorta to separate.
The symptoms of the condition are said to be similar to a heart attack such as severe chest pain, shortness of breath, or back pain. Treatment for the disease includes medicines to reduce blood pressure or an operation to repair the wall of the aorta. However, aortic dissection is mostly fatal as the amount of blood flow to the heart reduces rapidly.
Kentaro Miura's passion for illustration begun at the age of 10 when he used to draw manga cartoons for his classmates. Eight years later, he worked as an assistant to Japanese author, Jyoji Morikawa. His first work of Berserk was published in 1989 and has reached great heights. According to The Sun, nearly 40 million copies of Kentaro Miura's Berserk are in circulation since its inception, making it one of the most successful manga series of all time. It has been adapted into a 25 episodes anime television series that aired from 1997 to 1998. The manga also inspired a film trilogy. Miura was honoured with the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2002.
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Fans mourn Kentaro Miura's death
A moment to give a goodbye to Kentaro Miura, author of Berserk.
— Lulu🌈🎏 (@luulubuu) May 20, 2021
Your favorite games and series probably have some inspirations from Berserk, from Dark Souls to Final Fantasy
Rest in peace pic.twitter.com/gcCtU6qQfx
Rest in peace Kentaro Miura. This is one of the most iconic manga pages of all time, and it's just one of dozens from Berserk that are incredible. pic.twitter.com/04jR8UQgtD
— RIP Kentaro Miura (@EruditeMona) May 20, 2021
Kentaro Miura author of Berserk passed away. RIP to a legend that sparked the creation and influenced various series and was loved by many.
— Zephyr (@ZepKage) May 20, 2021
As said by Guts- pic.twitter.com/ggJw0NylhG
He was the greatest.
— Carlos Pedro - ⚒️🧨⚕️🔫🗾 *PLNK* (@carlospedroart) May 20, 2021
Rest in peace Kentaro Miura. pic.twitter.com/DpOHCkZKqJ
I will forever speak of your work and amazing stories. Like there’s a brand new chapter coming. Thank you & Rest well #KentaroMiura #Berserk pic.twitter.com/4c8KhTgON2
— Steve Scott (@Tasty_Steve) May 20, 2021
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Published By : Shakir Khan
Published On: 20 May 2021 at 17:50 IST