Keigo Higashino Dies: Cause of Death and Release Date of Upcoming Novel 'Eternal Memory'
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This article is based on the latest available reports and official sources as of 2026-07-28 Korea Standard Time.
Keigo Higashino died of colorectal cancer in the early hours of 2026-07-23, and publisher Kodansha officially announced his death on July 27. He was 68 years old. In Japan, the latest full-length novel in the Galileo series, 『永遠の記憶』 (Eternal Memory), is scheduled for release on August 5. The official announcement did not include a publication schedule for the Korean-language edition.
When Did Keigo Higashino Die, and What Was the Cause?
Keigo Higashino passed away from colorectal cancer in the early hours of 2026-07-23. His funeral was held privately with family members in accordance with his family's wishes, and Kodansha officially announced his death four days later, on July 27.
| Item Verified | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of death | 2026-07-23 |
| Official announcement date | 2026-07-27 |
| Cause of death | Colorectal cancer |
| Age at death | 68 years old |
| Announcing organization | Japanese publisher Kodansha |
The announcement date differs from the actual date of death because the funeral was held first, and the news was subsequently made public in accordance with the family's wishes. It is important to distinguish between these dates rather than mistakenly assuming that Higashino died on July 27 based solely on the publication dates of online posts.
Additional information about memorial events or separate farewell gatherings may be announced later through the publisher or official accounts. Readers seeking event schedules should consult announcements from Kodansha and the author's official accounts rather than relying on reposted social media content.
When Will the Upcoming Novel 『永遠の記憶』 (Eternal Memory) Be Published?
According to the official book listing from Bungeishunju, 『永遠の記憶』 (Eternal Memory) is scheduled for publication in Japan on 2026-08-05. Galileo
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