Emi Wadi

Emi Wada, an Oscar-winning (in 1986) costume designer of Japan, passed away at the age of 84. Although she died on November 13, local media reported her death on November 21. Wadi started her costume designing career with stage plays for her husband, Ben Wada.  She gained fame as a designer in 1985 with the movie "Ran". She also received Academy Achievement Awards and Emmy Awards for her work.