Ryōko Tateishi facts for kids

Ryōko Tateishi (born December 4, 1951 – died August 2, 2020) was a talented Japanese actress. She was well-known for her work in plays, movies, and television shows. Ryōko was born in Nagasaki, a city in Japan.

She often worked with the famous theatre director Yukio Ninagawa. She also appeared in popular Japanese TV dramas. Some of these shows include Kinpachi-sensei, Kita no Kuni Kara, and Shimomachi Rocket.

Her Acting Career

Ryōko Tateishi started her acting journey by joining a theatre group. In 1976, she became a part of the Engeki Shūdan En troupe. A troupe is a group of actors who perform together.

Later, in 2015, she moved to another acting company called Sis Company. She continued to perform in many different productions.

Awards and Final Performances

Ryōko Tateishi was recognized for her amazing acting skills. In 2004, she won a special prize called an Individual Award. This award was given at the 39th Kinokuniya Awards. It is a respected award for actors in Japan.

Her very last performance on stage was in 2019. She acted in a play based on the famous story Crime and Punishment.

Later Life and Passing

In September 2019, Ryōko Tateishi was found to have lung cancer. This is a serious illness. She had planned to be in another play, but it was delayed. This delay happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.

Sadly, her health got worse in June 2020. Ryōko Tateishi passed away from lung cancer on August 2, 2020. She was 68 years old and died in Tokyo, Japan.