Information about the musician’s death was reported by JRock News. The website reported that the X Japan bassist died at the end of October. The musician experienced medical complications in early 2023, which led to a cancer diagnosis. No information about the details of the artist’s illness has appeared online. Hiroshi “Heath” Morie was 55 years old.
Hiroshi “Heath” Morie of X Japan has died. The bassist was 55 years old
JRock News also reported that Morie did not inform his bandmates about his illness. After the news of the bassist’s death reached X Japan’s drummer and pianist, Yoshiki, he was to cancel his concert at the 37th “Award Of Honor” gala in San Francisco and immediately return to Tokyo. He explained the decision by “the unexpected loss of a loved one.”
The artist appealed to his fans for patience online. He admitted that he needed time before making an official statement on the matter. “I’m talking to my loved ones about what happened and what it means for our future,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Team X Japan has also not commented on Mori’s death yet.
Who was Hiroshi “Heath” Morie? He joined X Japan over 30 years ago
Hiroshi Morie, known to fans under the nickname Heath, joined X Japan in 1992. Previously, Taiji was the bassist in the band. Morie performed with Japanese rock legends until the group disbanded in 1997. The artists met on stage again 10 years later.
At the end of July this year, X Japan released the single “Angel”. It was the band’s first premiere release in eight years. Fans could hear X Japan’s new song earlier during several concerts in 2018.
The group X Japan is the undisputed legend of guitar playing in Japan. The band has sold over 30 million albums and singles worldwide.
Source: Gazeta
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