8-yr-old pop star Hirata Runa dies 5 days after performing at concert

The 8-year-old child pop star, Hirata Runa, passed away on September 25, five days after performing at a concert. The trainee member of the Japanese girls' idol group 'DIANNA Project' died of myocarditis, a heart condition caused by influenza. The family held a private funeral and asked people to respect their privacy during this tough time.