Mizuki Itagaki, a popular Japanese actor and former member of the idol group M!LK, was found dead in Tokyo at the age of 24 after being missing for nearly three months.
His family confirmed his death in a statement on April 17, 2025, revealing that he had been struggling with mental health issues since the previous year and disappeared at the end of January 2025. A police search was initiated after his disappearance, and his body was recently discovered in the city.
The official statements from his family describe his passing as the result of an “unfortunate incident” or “unexpected accident.” However, no further details or the specific cause of death have been publicly disclosed.
The family emphasised that Mizuki had been making efforts to return to work and bring joy to his fans, making the loss even more heartbreaking for those close to him and his supporters.
Out of respect for privacy and sensitivity, the exact circumstances remain private, but it is clear that his mental health struggles played a significant role in the events leading up to his death