December 16, 2024
X-Japan

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of X JAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023

His cancer was found during an examination in June of this year. Despite his efforts to battle the disease, his condition declined suddenly in October, and he took his last breath in the hospital.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who cherished HEATH throughout his lifetime.

We, the members of X JAPAN have personally bid farewell to HEATH, but are still deeply saddened and dismayed by his sudden loss. Individual tributes from X JAPAN members will be shared on HEATH’s official website at: https://www.heathproject.com/.

X JAPAN (L-R): PATA (guitar), HEATH (bass), YOSHIKI (composer, drums, piano), TOSHI (vocals), and SUGIZO (violin, guitar)
Photo, credit X Japan: HERE.

HEATH’s obituary was originally scheduled for release later in November in accordance with his family’s wishes, but it is being announced earlier due to unwarranted media coverage. The funeral will be held among immediate family members only. The family asks that any visits, donations or flowers be withheld. The date of the funeral will remain undisclosed. We appreciate your understanding.

A formal farewell ceremony for HEATH will be arranged at a later date. That ceremony will be led by X JAPAN leader YOSHIKI in accordance with HEATH’s wishes as conveyed by his family.

X JAPAN extends our love and prayers to HEATH and would like to thank everyone who has supported him.

X JAPAN

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