Jun Maeda Diagnosed with Pharyngeal Cancer, Pursues Palliative Care
On October 19, Japanese video game company Visual Arts announced that creator Jun Maeda has been diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer.
Original headline at AUTOMATON WEST: “Clannad and Kanon developer Jun Maeda diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer, chooses to “devote himself to his creative work””
Key facts
- Announcement Date
- October 19
- Diagnosis
- Pharyngeal cancer
- Company
- Visual Arts
- Creator
- Jun Maeda
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