# Death of Japanese comedian Great Gidayu

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-japanese-comedian-great-gidayu
> Updated: 2026-09-10T08:40:21.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Japanese comedian and musician Great Gidayu, born Masayuki Suzuki, passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 67. He was a member of the “Takeshi Gundan” comedy group led by Beat Takeshi.

Gidayu was found collapsed on the stairs of his apartment building in Nakano, Tokyo. While he was transported to a hospital, he was later confirmed dead. Although the official cause of death remains under police investigation, his talent agency, TAP, noted he had been managing long-term health issues including diabetes and kidney failure requiring dialysis. He had also recently undergone surgery for a myocardial infarction.

Colleagues and associates remembered him as a kind and sincere individual with a multi-talented career spanning variety shows, films, and music. In previous interviews, Gidayu had expressed regret regarding his health management in his younger years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Comedian Great Gidayu dies at 67

Japanese comedian and musician Great Gidayu has died at age 67. A member of Takeshi Gundan, he had been managing long-term complications from diabetes and undergoing regular dialysis.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/comedian-great-gidayu-dies-at-67

### 2026-09-08: Great Gidayu, Takeshi Gundan comedian, dies at 67

Japanese comedian Great Gidayu, a member of Beat Takeshi’s “Takeshi Gundan,” has died at age 67 after being found collapsed at his Tokyo apartment.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/great-gidayu-takeshi-gundan-comedian-dies-at-67

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