A 22-year-old Japanese man who died from a tumour has continued to move many people online with an optimistic post he scheduled for publication after his death.
On October 12, Kanaru Nakayama died peacefully after battling a tumour on his back, a rare aggressive soft tissue cancer, for two years.
Two days later, Nakayama’s social media account @nkym7856 posted a short lighthearted message which read: “I am dead.”
The post has attracted one million likes and 86,000 reposts. It was reportedly viewed more than 300 million times over a short period.
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Many people said they were touched by the young man’s optimistic attitude towards death.
Some also donated condolence money, a funeral offering traditionally given to the family of the dead, to charities in Nakayama’s name to pay tribute to him and wish that he rests in peace.
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“You overcame your daily struggle with illness, and finally left this post behind after the end of your life. I have the utmost respect for your way of life,” said one online observer.
