Clannad & Kanon Creator Jun Maeda Diagnosed With Throat Cancer
Jun Maeda, the acclaimed Japanese writer and composer behind Clannad, Kanon, and Angel Beats!, has been diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer and has chosen to focus on palliative care rather than pursue active cancer treatment.
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