Shimura, who attracted fans of all generations with his farce comedy (dominant in the early silent films characterized by quick action), was treated in a Tokyo hospital. He died on Sunday.

This was written by Ura-Inform with reference to the agency AR.

Shimura was diagnosed with pneumonia after infection with coronavirus. On March 20, he was hospitalized after a fever and breathing problems.. He was connected to a respirator..

Information about Shimura’s death appeared when new cases of coronavirus infection were reported in Tokyo, and authorities warned of the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the region.. On Monday, news of the death of a comedian prevailed in Japanese television news programs, and his fans gathered in front of the hospital where he was being treated.

In Tokyo, on Sunday, 68 new cases of coronavirus were discovered, which led to an increase in the number of all infected in Tokyo's prefecture to 430. 2578 cases recorded nationwide.

We previously reported that the famous actor Bloom died from a coronavirus.