Koji Suzuki, horror novelist and creator of ‘Ring’, dies at 68
Published on: May 10, 2026, 2:59 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Koji Suzuki, the celebrated Japanese author behind the iconic horror novel Ring, has passed away at the age of 68. Suzuki's work revolutionized Japanese horror, introducing a unique blend of folklore and technology. His creation, Sadako Yamamura, became a global horror icon. Ring spawned a massive multimedia franchise and inspired the J-Horror boom. Suzuki's legacy continues to influence storytellers worldwide.
