Japanese model and actress Megumi Furuya has died at the age of 47 after a long battle with stage four colorectal cancer. His management agency confirmed the news, sharing that his funeral took place privately on December 19, 2025, according to the family’s wishes.
In an official statement, the agency expressed deep sorrow over his passing, saying: “From the beginning, she dedicated herself completely to her treatment and fought courageously against her illness. The time we spent together with Megumi Furuya is an irreplaceable and precious memory. We are heartbroken by her loss.”
In recent years, Furuya had retired from modeling activities and focused on running an Italian restaurant with her husband. Despite her quieter life away from the spotlight, she remained in close contact with her agency and was fondly remembered by colleagues for her kindness, thoughtfulness and warm personality.
In December 2022, Furuya revealed on her personal social media that she had been diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer. She put her professional work on hold to focus on her treatment and often shared updates about her daily life and health journey with fans. His last post on X (formerly Twitter) was uploaded on October 28 last year, which also happened to be his birthday.
In that message, he wrote, “Good morning everyone. Even though I live with the pain, I’ve been able to get through the last two weeks relatively calmly. Tomorrow I have another hospital appointment and a CT scan, oh dear! My husband seemed quite worried this morning as I continued to moan with cramps in my legs. I enjoyed the sake and lees soup he made for my birthday. I’m 47 now.”
Standing 1.78 meters tall, Megumi Furuya was a prominent figure in the Japanese fashion industry. She has appeared in major magazines such as Elle, Ryujin Tsushin, Soen and Glow, and walked the catwalk of numerous fashion brands. In addition to modeling, she has also appeared in television commercials for Tokyo Gas and Naris Cosmetics.
Sources: Ngoisao
