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Atomic Bomb Survivor Shigeaki Mori Dies at 88

3/21/2026

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Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima, died at age 88.
He was a child when the bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945.
He dedicated his life to researching the fate of 12 American prisoners killed in the attack, culminating in a meeting with Barack Obama, former U.S. President.
His efforts were documented in the film "Paper Lanterns."
Barry Frechette confirmed Mori's death.

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Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima, died at age 88.
He was a child when the bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945.
He dedicated his life to researching the fate of 12 American prisoners killed in the attack, culminating in a meeting with Barack Obama, former U.S. President.
His efforts were documented in the film "Paper Lanterns."
Barry Frechette confirmed Mori's death.