Japanese Trainee Hirata Luna Dies From Influenza-Related Myocarditis

Hirata Luna, an 8-year-old idol trainee from Nagoya, has died after developing myocarditis related to influenza, according to a report from Yahoo Japan via SPOTV. Diana Project, a Japanese girl group development group, announced her passing.

The announcement identified influenza-related myocarditis as the cause of death. It did not provide further details about her illness or career as a trainee.

The wake and funeral took place according to Luna’s family’s wishes, with only close relatives in attendance. Her death was reported as sudden, and the announcement shared condolences for the young trainee.