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Hibari Misora
Acting Born: May 29, 1937 • 52 years old (deceased) • Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Biography
Hibari Misora (美空 ひばり, Misora Hibari, born Kazue Katō (加藤 和枝, Katō Kazue) May 29, 1937 – June 24, 1989) was a Japanese singer, actress and cultural icon. She received a Medal of Honor for her contributions to music and for improving the welfare of the public, and was the first woman to receive the People's Honour Award, which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II
Also Known As
Kazue Kato加藤和枝
