Japanese model Megumi Furuya stopped medication and passed away from colon cancer; her final post has left many emotional.

(Tokyo, Jan 8) Veteran Japanese model Megumi Furuya, once active in the fashion industry, was reported on Jan 7 to have passed away late last year at the age of 47.

Her agency, Bon Image, later confirmed the news in an official statement, noting that Furuya had been battling stage IV colorectal cancer for years. She passed away on Dec 19.

In its tribute, the agency described her as approachable, thoughtful, and kind—someone whose warmth and bright spirit naturally drew people close. The company added that the time they shared with her remains an irreplaceable memory, expressing deep gratitude and mourning her loss. The statement also thanked everyone who supported her during her lifetime and offered prayers for her peaceful rest.

Furuya had been open and calm about her condition. In her social media profile, she documented key moments in her journey, including that she ended drug treatment in October 2025 and chose to focus on palliative care thereafter.

Her final post was on Oct 28, 2025—her 47th birthday—where she maintained her trademark humor while sharing a small slice of everyday life with her husband, conveying a sense of quiet contentment despite ongoing discomfort.