Mizuki Itagaki, a Japanese actor, model, singer, and former member of M!LK, has been found dead at the age of 24.

His family posted a message on Instagram to update fans.

“We’re very sorry to share that actor Itagaki Mizuki has passed away due to an unfortunate incident. To all the fans who supported him with so much warmth, and to everyone who worked with him, we’re truly grateful from the bottom of our hearts.

Since the end of January, Mizuki had been missing due to struggles with mental health issues he had been dealing with since last year. The police and others continued the search, and just recently, we were contacted by the Tokyo police that his body had been found in the city.

We’re really sorry for not being able to share this news sooner with everyone who had been worried about him. Mizuki always worked hard with the hope of bringing smiles and joy to everyone through his acting. He had just started taking steps toward returning to work, so it’s heartbreaking that his life ended like this, something even he probably never expected.

To everyone who supported him during his life, we’re so sorry we couldn’t give you a proper goodbye and have to tell you like this. We hope you’ll continue to remember Mizuki and the work he did with warmth in your hearts.

Thank you so much for all your love and support.”

Previously, Itagaki Mizuki announced his departure from Stardust Promotion last year and closed his official fan club.