It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of XJAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023, at the age of 55.
His cancer was found during an examination in June of this year. Despite his efforts to battle the disease, his condition declined suddenly in October, and he took his last breath in the hospital.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who cherished HEATH throughout his lifetime.
We, the members of X JAPAN have personally bid farewell to HEATH, but are still deeply saddened and dismayed by his sudden loss. Individual tributes from X JAPAN members will be shared on HEATH’s official website at
https://www.heathproject.com/.
HEATH’s obituary was originally scheduled for release in mid-November in accordance with his family’s wishes, but it is being announced today due to unwarranted media coverage over the last few days.
The funeral will be held among immediate family members only. The family asks that any visits,donations or flowers be withheld.
The date of the funeral will remain undisclosed. We appreciate your understanding.
A formal farewell ceremony for HEATH will be arranged at a later date. That ceremony will be led by X JAPAN leader YOSHIKI in accordance with HEATH’s wishes as conveyed by his family.
X JAPAN extends our love and prayers to HEATH and would like to thank everyone who has supported him.
November 11th, 2023
X JAPAN
I have to make some important and sad news to everyone .
X JAPAN's bassist HEATH
passed away on October 29, 2020 at the age of 55 due to colon cancer.
In June, he was diagnosed with colon cancer during an examination at the hospital, and although he had been fighting the disease, his condition
suddenly deteriorated in October, and he passed away at the hospital he was admitted to. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone for your kindness during his death, and would like to express
our sincere condolences to the deceased . All X JAPAN members said goodbye to HEATH directly, but the members and everyone involved are still in a state where they have not yet sorted out their feelings. In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, we had planned to make an announcement to everyone after the funeral, but due to reports in some media, we have had to make the announcement ahead of schedule. The funeral will be held only for close family members. As this will be a family funeral for close family members only , we regret to inform you that we will not be able to offer condolences, condolences or flowers. The funeral schedule will also not be made public. Thank you for your understanding. We pray for HEATH's soul and would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us thus far. We plan to hold a farewell party at a later date. Before his death, HEATH had said that he wanted to leave everything to YOSHIKI, the leader, and we have informed YOSHIKI through his bereaved family and received his consent. We will notify you of the timing and details later.
<YOSHIKI Comment>
I still can't sort out my feelings and don't know how to put them into words. I don't even know how to differentiate between my comments as YOSHIKI and those as the leader of X JAPAN . I heard the news of HEATH's death right after the performance and event in New York. I flew to Tokyo to meet HEATH. HEATH was introduced to HIDE and he joined X JAPAN in 1992. A press conference to announce the addition was held at Rockefeller Center in New York, and the first concert was at Tokyo Dome. His first TV appearance was on Kohaku Uta Gassen. I think he must have felt immense pressure under such terrible circumstances , but he always did his best and continued to support X JAPAN. After re-forming the band, we toured all over the world together, including America, Europe, South America, and Asia. When I proposed that I play bass with him on TAIJI's final stage, HEATH gladly accepted. He was truly the best bass player, both as a member of the band and as a person. In particular, this past year, he has become closer to HEATH than ever before. Last year on my birthday, when he appeared on my show, we talked about various things for the longest time ever in the waiting room after the recording. Since then, we have talked on the phone for hours until the wee hours of the morning. He also came to my dinner show on August 20th this year. I never thought that that day would be the last time I would stand on stage with HEATH. It's all my own fault for not being able to fulfill HEATH's wishes. At the final farewell, I apologized to HEATH. As for YOSHIKI, my body and mind are in tatters from the sadness, and I can't speak properly right now. I feel like if I stop now, I won't be able to walk any further , so I'm just doing my hectic schedule. However, as the leader of the band, I still have a responsibility that I must fulfill in the end. ``Please don't be sad. I want you to see him off cheerfully and happily.'' ``I want Mr. YOSHIKI to perform the memorial concert for him.'' These are some of the words he received from HEATH, which was entrusted to him by the bereaved family. I think I have no choice but to talk with my family and make HEATH's wishes come true. And there are some things you have to fight for to make that happen. There is no end to my feelings for HEATH. I cannot thank you enough. I would like to tell you this again when I have cleared my mind. HEATH, thank you so much. And rest in peace. Let's play music together again someday.
<Toshl Comment>
I can't really put my feelings into words right now. HEATH Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Ryugen Toshi
<PATA Comment> It's too bad. I still wanted to perform with you.
I'll try my best, so please support me.
Rest in peace for now.
<SUGIZO Comment>
An irreplaceable ally, HEATH.
can't believe it. He had been battling illness for a long time. I can't believe he passed away suddenly.
My heart feels like it's going to burst...
It's been 32 years since we met as bandmates, and 15 years since we became bandmates.
The time I spent with you is full of bright memories.
I wanted to stand on stage with you again. I wanted to see the next scene.
You were a more stoic, ironclad, and independent bass player than anyone else.
I had nothing but respect.
An irreplaceable ally, HEATH.
I will never forget the last time we stood on stage together a year ago.
Thank you very much for your time. And thank you very much for your hard work. Please rest in peace...
Someday, let's make music together again.
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