Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Keigo Higashino, renowned Japanese crime novelist, dies at 68
Keigo Higashino was a famous Japanese writer known for his crime novels.
He wrote many books that were loved by people all over the world.
His most famous books include 'The Devotion of Suspect X' and the 'Detective Galileo' series.
He was called 'the Japanese Stieg Larsson' because his books became very popular outside of Japan.
He wrote 106 books that were translated into more than 40 languages.
He was shy and did not like being in the spotlight.
He passed away on July 23 at the age of 68 due to cancer.
His works have been adapted into films and TV shows in several Asian countries.
He received prestigious awards like the Naoki Prize and the Honkaku Mystery Awards.
He served as the president of the Mystery Writers of Japan from 2009 to 2013.
His upcoming novel, 'Eternal Memory,' is scheduled for publication.
Keigo Higashino, a renowned Japanese crime novelist, died on July 23 at the age of 68 due to colorectal cancer.
He is best known for his works 'The Devotion of Suspect X', 'Malice', and the 'Detective Galileo' series.
His books have been translated into over 40 languages and adapted for film and television in several Asian countries.
Higashino was known for his reluctance to be in the spotlight and preferred not to be recognized in public.
He wrote 106 books over four decades, significantly contributing to Japanese crime fiction.
- Who
- Keigo Higashino, a bestselling Japanese crime novelist
- What
- His death due to colorectal cancer
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- He was a renowned author who significantly contributed to Japanese crime fiction
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Higashino's works have gained international acclaim and have been translated into over 40 languages.
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Higashino was known for his reluctance to be in the spotlight and preferred not to be recognized in public.
- Name
- Keigo Higashino
- Age at Death
- 68
- Cause of Death
- Colorectal cancer
- Date of Death
- July 23
- Notable Works
- The Devotion of Suspect X, Malice, Detective Galileo series
- Books Written
- 106
- Languages Translated
- Over 40
- Awards
- Naoki Prize, Honkaku Mystery Awards
- Professional Roles
- President of the Mystery Writers of Japan (2009-2013)
- Upcoming Work
- Eternal Memory (scheduled for publication)
