Shiho Niiyama

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Shiho Niiyama (新山 志保 Niiyama Shiho?) (March 21, 1970 – February 7, 2000) was a Japanese seiyū who was affiliated with Aoni Production. Niiyama was famous for voicing Kō Seiya, otherwise known as Sailor Star Fighter, in Sailor Stars and Deedlit from Record of Lodoss War among other character roles (see below). She was also involved in one seiyū group, Virgo, who are the voice actresses of the anime and game, Ojōsama Sōsamō. She was diagnosed with leukemia in 1998, and died of internal bleeding following pneumonia in 2000. She was 29 years old. After her death, her ongoing roles went to Tarako, Satsuki Yukino, Makiko Ōmoto and Junko Noda. Niiyama's last work was the voice of Deedlit in Record of Lodoss War.

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[edit] Trivia

  • Estimated height is 163 cm tall (U.S 5' - 4 2/10")
  • Part of the singing group Virgo in Ojōsama Sōsamō
  • Part of the singing group "Three Lights" in Sailor Moon
  • Released a CD single Koi no Sousamou in 1996
  • Died a day before Yaten's birthday, February 8th

[edit] Notice of Shiho Niyama's passing

"We deeply apologize for our lateness in reporting to her fans that Ms. Shiho Niiyama, an actress affiliated with Aoni Productions, had died.

Shiho had been hospitalized in July 1998 for acute leukemia and had returned for a bone marrow transplant. Her symptoms persisted for an hour, but she was suffering from pneumonia due to a drop in blood pressure caused by internal hemorrahaging. Having failed to respond to medication, she went to her eternal rest at 6:23 AM, February 7.

In accordance with the bereaved family's wishes, a company-sponsored gathering, 'Farewell, Shiho Niiyama,' was held on February 10 at a certain metropolitan hotel in lieu of a funeral ceremony. At the assembly, intimate friends and fellow industry members from throughout Shiho's life were in countless attendance and remembered the late Shiho with flowers. As a voice actress, Shiho had unlimited potential. The company has received from her fans many expressions of deep regret at having to part with her, but let's all pray together for Shiho's happiness in the next world.

Here, we would like to convey a message to everyone from her parents: 'Shiho held out until the very last; with the encouragement of her supportive fans, we saw her face and voice cheerful once more. For their warm feelings, we wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to her fans who cheered her on from all over the country.'"

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