X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55

It was announced on the 7th that Heath, the bassist for the rock band "X JAPAN", had passed away. He was 55 years old. Officials confirmed that it is true that he passed away.

Heath's recent status has not been communicated as he has hardly been active as a member of X JAPAN. Sources say that he had been in poor health lately and he passed away at the end of October.

Hiroshi Morie, also known by his stage name Heath, was born in 1968 and hails from Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his music-loving family, he grew up with musical instruments from an early age. He became interested in rock when he saw a Van Halen concert in the fourth grade of elementary school, and formed a band in the second grade of junior high school. He joined X (at the time) in May 1992.

A source said, "He loved the band X JAPAN. He has been apart many different bands, but this one seems to be the best fit for him.He has a serious personality and never fails to practice every day so that no matter what happens, he loves the band.''

We will remember the deceased fondly.