Shu Takahashi: key obituary facts
Is Shu Takahashi dead? Yes. Shu Takahashi died on August 29, 2026, at age 96.
Cause of death: Shu Takahashi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Shu Takahashi known for?
He was a Japanese painter (born 1930).
More about Shu Takahashi
Born: 1 January 1930.
Place of birth: Ashina district.
Gender: male.
Occupation: painter, printmaker, sculptor, art director, photographer.
Nationality: Japan.
Employer: Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts.
Awards: Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, Medal with Purple Ribbon.
Spouse: Sakura Fujita.
Also known as: Shu Takahashi, Shuu Takahashi, Takahashi Shū, Takahashi Shu, Takahashi Shuu, 髙橋秀夫, 高橋秀夫.
Shu Takahashi, a Japanese painter, printmaker and sculptor, died on August 29, 2026, aged 96.
Born in the Ashina district in 1930, he also worked as an art director and photographer and was known under the name Takahashi Shū. Takahashi served on the staff of Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts and received both the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon and the Medal with Purple Ribbon.
He was married to Sakura Fujita.