Sat Jul 05 07:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Disturbing Discovery: Unidentified Body Found at Actress Nagiko Tono’s Home**
Tokyo – Actress Nagiko Tono is at the center of a police investigation after an unidentified, decomposing body was discovered in her Tokyo home on July 4th. The discovery was made after a concerned friend contacted authorities when they were unable to reach Tono.
According to sources, police are working to identify the remains, with some reports suggesting DNA analysis is underway. Neighbors reported seeing emergency vehicles and police activity at Tono’s residence earlier this week, initially speculating about a possible pet escape or gas leak.
“It definitely wasn’t a simple problem,” one neighbor told *SmartFLASH*.
*SmartFLASH* attempted to contact Tono via her listed phone number, but received no response.
An ex-associate of the actress, identified only as Mr. X, revealed that Tono’s contract with his agency was terminated in September 2024 due to concerns about her behavior and reliability. He also shared details of Tono’s struggles with mental health and alcohol dependency, including frequent incidents at a 24-hour izakaya in Shibuya where she would allegedly become drunk and disruptive, requiring Mr. X to retrieve her.
“She often cried and expressed feelings of loneliness and job insecurity,” Mr. X stated. “I regret not listening more carefully to her problems.”
Tono has publicly discussed her battles with mental health in the past. Her current whereabouts are unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. This story is developing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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