Hibari Misora
Hibari Misora
美空ひばり
Born1937-05-29
Died1989-06-24 (aged 52)
Years active1949-1989
Genres
Hibari Misora was a Japanese singer, actress and cultural icon. She received a Medal of Honor for her contributions to music and for improving the welfare of the public, and was the first woman to receive the People's Honour Award, which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II. – Wikipedia