Yuriko Inose, the wife of Tokyo Gov Naoki Inose, died Sunday of a brain tumor. She was 65.
She was diagnosed with the tumor in May and had been hospitalised since then, TV Asahi quoted a Tokyo metropolitan government spokesperson as saying.
Prior to her illness, Mrs Inose had been actively involved in Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics. "Thanks to my wife, I was able to carry on this campaign. I want to continue putting my heart into this campaign in her memory," Gov Inose said in a statement to media on Monday.
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Maria
My god, she didn't have much time at all did she. 3 months diagnosis to death... How terrible for her and her family.
Michael Craig
My condolences to the Governor and his family.
RIP Mrs. Inose. May Tokyo carry on your dream.
Vernie Jefferies
I am quite sure he will dedicate this campaign to the memory of his loving wife.
Qamar
R.I.P Inose-san
Samantha Bernard
It is very sad. I have a close friend fighting the same disease. She was having head aches during several weeks and doctors turned her back home with a few aspirins and rest. Then the diagnosis was confirmed with an MRI scan.
Molenir
My 86 year old grandmother was just diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor as well. Very, very sad. Doctors give her about 3 months.
gokai_wo_maneku
My sympathy to the governor. That is such a short time between diagnosis and passing away.
wildwest
Sad for him, I hope he can find peace in his work, it dose help to be busy. RIP.
Dukeleto
Tragic...may she rest in peace. Condolences to family and friends.
Ron Barnes
Very Said , May She Rest in Peace Her suffering has ended.
toshiko
My condolence to her. Sorry to Mr. Inose, their family and friends.
isoducky
Sad story to hear. R.I.P.
hikkifan17
It's a sad day this has happened. May she Rest In Peace and may GOD be with her for eternity. My condolences goes out to the Governor for his loss of his wife ;(.