# Ryu Murakami Dies At 74

Ryu Murakami, author of 'Audition,' dies at 74. He wrote 'Almost Transparent Blue,' 'Coin Locker Babies,' and 'In the Miso Soup.' His works explored societal anxieties and obsessions.

https://gizmodo.com/ryu-murakami-author-of-audition-dies-at-74-2000829964

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