Haruma Miura had been found dead aged 30 in a suspected suicide.
The Japanese actor was found unresponsive on Saturday in his home in Tokyo.
He was rushed to hospital but was later pronounced dead.
According to NHK News, Miura was discovered by his manager, who went to his home when the actor did not show up for work.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Police are currently investigating his death, but believe his cause of death to be suicide.
Miura made his acting debut in 1997 in the TV drama Agri when he was seven years old, and joined dance teams Brash Brats and Amuse.
Ten years later, he was cast in the movie, Koizora, before later gaining attention in the third season of Gokusen, in which he played Ren Kazama.
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In 2008, Miura landed the leading role of Fujimaru Takagi in the TV adaptation of the manga series Bloody Monday.
After getting leading roles in Tokyo Park and Five Minutes To Tomorrow on the big screen, he landed the role of Eren Yeager in the Attack On Titan film series, in which he starred alongside Queer Eye star Kiko Mizuhara.
His last film, Brave: Gunjō Senki, is set to be released in 2021, while Gift Of Fire, in which he had a leading role, has yet to be given a release date.
Miura’s final TV role in the TBS series Love Will Begin When Money End, which is set to begin later this year.
The actor received many accolades throughout his career, including two theatre awards for his role as Lola in Kinky Boots.
Kinky Boots director Jerry Mitchell paid tribute to Miura, sharing a picture of him on stage as Lola and writing: ‘Sending all my love and Prayers to the @kinkybootsjp company and family, friends and fans of dear Haruma. R. I. P. Haruma Miura.’
Fans have paid tribute to the star on social media, with one tweet reading: ‘It’s devastating that your life was cut so short at such a young age but thank you for all of the wonderful memories your incredible talent has given the world. shine bright.’
Miura’s final Instagram post came three days ago, as he celebrated his upcoming leading role in Love Will Begin When Money End.
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