Former WWWA World Tag Team champion Miyuki Yanagi (realname Katsue Yagishita) passed away on 2002/10/19 due to multiple sclerosis at the age of 64.

Yanagi, who had her first match in 1955, was one of the original member of All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling. After retirement, she was also active as a referee and coach as well as the director of the fan club.

R.I.P.