"Sukiyaki" lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei dies at 83

"Sukiyaki" lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei dies at 83

Undated photo shows Japanese broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei who wrote the lyrics of Kyu Sakamoto's popular "Sukiyaki" song that went on to reach the top of the U.S. Billboard Hit 100 chart in 1963. Ei, also a long-time radio personality and a prolific writer, died on July 7, 2016, at age 83, entertainment sources said July 11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Sukiyaki" lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei dies at 83

"Sukiyaki" lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei dies at 83

Photo taken in 1998 shows Rokusuke Ei, a broadcast script writer who wrote the lyrics of Kyu Sakamoto's popular "Sukiyaki" song that reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hit 100 chart in 1963. Ei died of pneumonia at his home in Tokyo on July 7, 2016, at age 83, according to his office. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Farewell ceremony for lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei

Farewell ceremony for lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei

(From L to R) Photos of broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei in his 20s, 50s, and 70s are displayed at his farewell ceremony in Tokyo on Aug. 30, 2016. Ei, who was also a long-time radio personality, wrote the lyrics of Kyu Sakamoto's popular "Sukiyaki" song that reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hit 100 chart in 1963. Ei passed away in July at age 83. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Farewell ceremony for lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei

Farewell ceremony for lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei

Freelance announcer Mari Ei (C), the daughter of broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei (shown in portrait in the back), speaks to reporters at his farewell ceremony in Tokyo on Aug. 30, 2016. Ei, who was also a long-time radio personality, wrote the lyrics of Kyu Sakamoto's popular "Sukiyaki" song that reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hit 100 chart in 1963. Ei passed away in July at age 83. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Farewell ceremony for lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei

Farewell ceremony for lyricist, broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei

Actress and television personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi arrives at a farewell ceremony for broadcast script writer Rokusuke Ei in Tokyo on Aug. 30, 2016. Ei, who was also a long-time radio personality, wrote the lyrics of Kyu Sakamoto's popular "Sukiyaki" song that reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hit 100 chart in 1963. Ei passed away in July at age 83. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo