Functional dysphonia: Japanese singer Sayuri dies at the age of 28 from functional dysphonia: all about the disease |

The death of Japanese singer-songwriter Sayuri at the young age of 28 shocked everyone. Her husband shared the news of her death on X. “We would like to humbly inform everyone who supported us.” Sayuri that she died on September 20th. She was 28 years old,” the statement, translated from Japanese, said.
Her husband, whom she married in March, mentioned in the post that she was battling a chronic illness. A few months earlier, in July, Sayuri had announced a break from work, citing the news functional dysphoniaThis is a condition that affects the voice.
Functional dysphonia is one Voice disorder characterized by abnormal vocal function without structural or neurological damage to the vocal cords. The symptoms of functional dysphonia are hoarse, strained or weak voice. The main causes of this disorder are vocal overuse, stress, anxiety or incorrect speaking techniques. Functional dysphonia results from the use of the vocal muscles and not from a physical abnormality.
In many cases, emotional and psychological factors also play a significant role in the development of functional dysphonia. Stress or trauma can cause muscle tension in the larynx, resulting in difficulty producing sound. People who use their voice frequently, such as teachers, singers or speakers, are particularly susceptible to developing this condition.

Condolences for the late singer are piling up on social media platforms. “Rest in peace Sayuri, thank you for being part of this masterpiece, you were special,” one user wrote. “I like all of Sayuri's songs, but personally, “Birthday Song” impressed me the most from her first album because it made it clear to me that she had seriously thought about the meaning of her birth since she was just starting out in old age of 20 years. Now that Sayuri has died, I want to listen to the song again and again and enjoy the lyrics,” wrote another user.
Sayuri is known for “Mikazuki”, “Hana no To” (Tower of Flower) from “Lycoris Recoil” (2022) and “Heikōsen” (Parallel Lines) from “Scum's Wish” (2017).