It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of XJAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH
after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023, at the age of 55.
His cancer was found during an examination in June of this year. Despite his efforts to battle the
disease, his condition declined suddenly in October, and he took his last breath in the hospital.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who cherished HEATH throughout his
lifetime.

We, the members of X JAPAN have personally bid farewell to HEATH, but are still deeply
saddened and dismayed by his sudden loss. Individual tributes from X JAPAN members will be
shared on HEATH’s official website at
https://www.heathproject.com/.

HEATH’s obituary was originally scheduled for release in mid-November in accordance with his
family’s wishes, but it is being announced today due to unwarranted media
coverage over the last few days.

The funeral will be held among immediate family members only. The family asks that any visits,
donations or flowers be withheld. The date of the funeral will remain undisclosed. We appreciate
your understanding.

A formal farewell ceremony for HEATH will be arranged at a later date. That ceremony will be
led by X JAPAN leader YOSHIKI in accordance with HEATH’s wishes as conveyed by his family.

X JAPAN extends our love and prayers to HEATH and
would like to thank everyone who has supported him.

November 11th, 2023
X JAPAN