Hibari Misora

Hibari Misora

Acting
Born
May 29, 1937 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Died
June 24, 1989
Age
Died at age 52

Biography

Hibari Misora (美空 ひばり, Misora Hibari, born Kazue Katō (加藤 和枝, Katō Kazue) May 29, 1937 – June 24, 1989) was a Japanese singer, actress and cultural icon. She received a Medal of Honor for her contributions to music and for improving the welfare of the public, and was the first woman to receive the People's Honour Award, which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II

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