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Sandwichman's Mikio Date to pause activities due to cerebral infarction
Mikio Date, a member of the popular comedy duo Sandwichman, has announced an indefinite hiatus from all activities due to a cerebral infarction. His management agency, Grape Company, confirmed that while the diagnosis was serious, he received prompt medical attention and is currently hospitalized for treatment and rehabilitation.
His comedy partner, Takeshi Tomizawa, provided updates during a live radio broadcast, noting that Date is in good spirits and remains humorous despite his condition. Tomizawa shared that Date has been active within the hospital, even requesting increased food portions and sending joking messages to colleagues.
The hiatus will impact numerous regular television and radio programs, as Date holds approximately 12 regular slots. During this period, Tomizawa will continue his professional activities solo. The duo's scheduled live tour has also been canceled.
Entities
Grape Company · Mikio Date · Nippon Broadcasting System · Sandwichman · Takeshi Tomizawa
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Date is undergoing daily rehabilitation to aid his recovery. alfalfalfa.com · gahalog.2chblog.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 2021, Date underwent endoscopic surgery for stage 1 bladder cancer. alfalfalfa.com · jisin.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Takeshi Tomizawa will continue his activities individually for the time being. alfalfalfa.com · gahalog.2chblog.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Date has a known history of high blood pressure. jisin.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mikio Date will suspend his activities to focus on medical treatment and recovery. alfalfalfa.com · gahalog.2chblog.jp · jisin.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The condition did not become critical, and Date is currently receiving inpatient treatment. alfalfalfa.com · gahalog.2chblog.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mikio Date was diagnosed with a cerebral infarction after seeking medical attention for poor health. alfalfalfa.com · gahalog.2chblog.jp · jisin.jp