Japanese author Kaigo Higasino dies at 68
Japanese author Keigo Higashino has passed away at the age of 68 after battling colon cancer, leaving behind a rich literary legacy comprising over 106 works translated into 41 languages and selling more than 100 million copies in Japan alone. Higashino is regarded as one of the greatest giants of detective fiction, having begun his literary career by winning the Edogawa Rampo Award in 1985 for his debut novel. He successfully captured the hearts of readers across Asia and the Western world, with successful adaptations of more than twenty of his novels into film and television. It is also noted that Kodansha Publishing House has confirmed that his stories will continue to inspire readers, despite his passing.
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