Did anyone know that the highest ranking female judoka passed away?

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Another sad in the martial arts community. She did a lot for the art of judo. She suffered through discrimination for being a woman. She wasn't allowed to marry and compete. She was allowed to have a high rank because of her gender. But she persevered and still obtained the ranks.

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Jim R · Accepted Answer

Another one gone.  Sad, because I don't see that kind of dedication much anymore.
She was indeed a great lady, and contributed so much to martial art, and to women in martial art.
She will be remembered and she will be missed.

Kaleb Alemayehu · Answer

I didn't. Sure, she's a 10th dan, the highest possible, but I don't look into Judo.

Sev · Answer

She lived a VERY long time and completed much in her life. I have no sadness because I know she lived a very rewarding life. I believe if one can accomplish a fraction of what she did in their lives, they've already done a lot.

RIP

Anonymous · Answer

That's sad. I too offer my condolences to the family. She will be remembered always. She is in with the rest of greats. God rest her soul.

Kokoro · Answer

I heard it a week or so back, it is sad she has passed away

? · Answer

I heard about this a few days ago. Tragic.

Big Bill · Answer

Sincere thanks for the information and the link.

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Did anyone know that the highest ranking female judoka passed away?

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