Heisuke Hironaka Japanese mathematician, Fields Medal winner dead at age 94
a Japanese mathematician and 1970 Fields Medal winner, died on March 18, 2026, at age 94. Born in Yamaguchi, Japan, on April 9, 1931, he was recognized for his contributions to algebraic geometry. Hironaka is also associated with Hironaka's example… · 18 March 2026 · March 2026