[All] [2026 Latest] Megumi Furuya Passes Away | The Female Model Who Announced She Had Stage 4 Colon Cancer, What Were Her Final Words on Her 47th Birthday?

Model Megumi Furuya, who had publicly announced she had stage 4 colon cancer, has passed away at the age of 47. We've compiled a chronological summary of her transition to palliative care, her battle with the disease, which she shared on social media, and her final post on her birthday.

 

 

table of contents   1. Megumi Furuya's death and official announcement 2. Announcement of Stage 4 Colon Cancer and Treatment History 3. The last social media post on your birthday 4. Her modeling career and life after retirement 5. Personality and presence as described by those involved 6. Summary of major careers (table) 7. Organize frequently asked questions in a Q&A format

 

1. Megumi Furuya's death and official announcement

 

Megumi Furuya, a long-time fashion model, passed away on December 19, 2025. She was 47 years old. This news was announced on December 22 of the same year through the official website of her agency, Bon Image.

 

The official statement said that she had been battling the disease for some time and had been working hard on her treatment, and expressed gratitude for the time they spent together and their deepest condolences. The sudden news of her passing came as a huge shock not only to those in the fashion industry, but also to the many people who had followed her daily life and her battle with illness on social media.

 

 

 

 

2. Announcement of Stage 4 Colon Cancer and Treatment History

 

During his lifetime, Furuya was relatively open about his condition and the progress of his treatment through his social media and note accounts. He did not hide the fact that he had stage 4 colon cancer, and he wrote about the changes in his physical condition and his state of mind during treatment in a matter-of-fact manner that was impressive.

 

In the profile section of the official X (formerly Twitter)
"Anti-cancer drug treatment will end in October 2025, and treatment will be switched to palliative care only."
This indicates that the patient had transitioned from active treatment to a stage of relieving pain and strain.

Her message about her battle with illness was by no means pessimistic, and her approach of carefully capturing the small events and emotions of everyday life garnered a lot of sympathy.

 

 

 

 

3. The last social media post on your birthday

Furuya's last official X post was on October 28, 2025, which was her 47th birthday.

In her post, she describes in natural language her daily life with pain, her honest anxiety about her first CT scan in a long time, and casual conversations with her husband.

"It was my birthday and I had my husband's sake soup in the morning (laughs)
I turned 47 years old.

 

The post was accompanied by a cheerful message announcing his age. This post garnered renewed attention after the news of his passing was announced, and it has remained deeply in the hearts of many people as a record of his positivity until the very end.

 

 

 

 

4. Her modeling career and life after retirement

Megumi Furuya is one of the models who has supported the Japanese fashion scene.
She has appeared in famous fashion magazines such as "ELLE," "Ryuko Tsushin," "Soen," and "GLOW," and has also been active in brand collections both in Japan and abroad.

 

She also appeared in commercials for Tokyo Gas and Naris Cosmetics, and was widely known in the advertising industry. After retiring from the front line of modeling, she ran the French restaurant **Bistro11** with her husband. The restaurant's calm and warm atmosphere was loved by many regular customers.

 

 

 

 

5. Personality and presence as described by those involved

 

In a memorial statement, her agency described Furuya as "a warm person who always showed consideration for others and naturally attracted others." Many people in the industry also said that she was a model who was remembered for her sincerity rather than glamour.

Even while battling illness, she was always considerate of those around her, and her choice of words to record her daily life in a way that does not burden the reader gives us a sense of her character.

 

 

 

 

6. Summary of major careers

item	Content
name	Megumi Furuya
Occupation	Fashion model
date of death	December 19, 2025
old age	47 years old
Disease name	Colon cancer (stage 4)
Main Activities	Fashion magazines, brand collections, commercials
After retirement	Operates the French restaurant "Bistro11"
Last Post	October 28, 2025 (birthday day)

 

 

 

7. Organize frequently asked questions in a Q&A format

Q1. What was the cause of Furuya Megumi's death?
A. As he had announced before his death, he was battling stage 4 colon cancer and his treatment had moved into palliative care.

 

Q2. When was your last social media post?
A. The last message was posted by X on his 47th birthday, October 28, 2025.

 

Q3. When was your illness announced?
A. Although no specific time period was given, he continuously posted about his treatment status on social media and note, and the stage of his treatment was also written in his profile section.

 

Q4. How did you spend your time after retirement?
A. After I left modeling, I ran **Bistro11** with my husband and lived a settled life.

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