Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke charged again over suspected family suicide pact
Ennosuke is alleged to have helped his father take his own life in mid-May, police said, following an earlier arrest on suspicion of aiding in his mother's suicide in the same incident.
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He had previously told the police that his parents had taken sleeping pills and that they had discussed dying together.
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Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke found collapsed after suspected suicide attempt
Ennosuke’s parents were also found collapsed and both were later confirmed dead. The incident came the same day a report alleged Ennosuke harassed staff at his theater collective.
Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke IV and parents found collapsed at home
Future performances remain in doubt as the high-profile star may have attempted suicide and both parents have been confirmed dead.
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