Ryū Murakami, author of 'Audition,' dies at 74

Dread Central reports that Ryū Murakami died at home on October 17 at age 74, citing The Guardian, which learned of his death from his publisher, Gentosha. Murakami wrote more than 40 novels and short story collections, including 'Audition,' adapted by Takashi Miike into a 2000 film, and 'Coin Locker Babies.'